Employment/Recruiting Information

The Alabama Department of Public Safety is committed to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, handicap, or marital status in any term or condition of employment.

Alabama State Trooper

Note: The state of Alabama is not accepting applications for the Trooper job classification at this time. If you would like to be notified when the Trooper application process reopens, please contact the Alabama State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 or visit the Alabama State Personnel Department Web Site.You also may contact the Department of Public Safety's recruiting officer. The recruiting officer's contact information is located on the Recruiting Information Page.

State Trooper - Not just a job... a great career choice.
Job as a Trooper
Is a Trooper's Job Right for Me?
Physical Fitness Entry Level Standards for Trooper Applicants
What is State Trooper Training Like?
State Trooper Pay Scale (As of September 2008)
State Trooper Announcement - Alabama State Personnel Department
Download a Job Application
Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission

Alabama Trooper Reserve Program

Internships and Volunteers

If you want to expand your college education beyond the classroom, an internship with the Department of Public Safety may be right for you. DPS also has opportunities for civic-minded citizens who would like to contribute their time and talent as volunteers for Public Safety. Click Here for more information.

Pre-Training Physical Fitness Program

This is a three month program that was designed to help Alabama State Trooper Recruit Candidates establish a strength and conditioning program that will help them succeed during basic recruit training. Click Here for more information.