What Tuscaloosa PD pays
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$83,297
Posting · verified Oct 15, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 1 time since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $40,455 (Oct 1, 2026) → $35,070 (Oct 8, 2026).
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for new officers, $2,000 Paid after 1 year probationary period, $1,500 Paid after completion of year 2, $1,500 Paid after completion of year 3.
$5,000 Hiring Bonus!Job posting · verified Oct 15, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Tuscaloosa PD
Police Cadet I
Tuscaloosa, ALCloses in 14 days$35,070startingPolice Patrol Officer Recruit
Tuscaloosa, ALClosed$5,000 bonus$58,586startingAuxiliary School Resource Officer
Tuscaloosa, ALContinuous$40,455startingPolice Patrol Officer - Lateral Transfer
Tuscaloosa, ALContinuous$5,000 bonus$58,586starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsThis job announcement is intended only for those applicants currently APOST and or out of state certified Officers.
How Tuscaloosa PD compares nearby
All 19 Tuscaloosa Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Tuscaloosa | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa PD | Closes in 14 days | $35,070 | — | $5,000 | |
| Brookwood PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Coaling PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lake View PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Northport PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Vance PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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