Eligible CandidatesMadison County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Lateral Transfer Deputy Sheriff positions.This opportunity is open to:Law enforcement officers currently certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC).Officers certified by a state POST agency outside Alabama (must be recognized by APOSTC).Federal law enforcement officers with equivalent training and certification.Candidates from outside Alabama must be eligible for APOSTC reciprocity. The Madison County Sheriff's Office will assist qualified applicants through the APOSTC certification process, including scheduling any required assessments or transitional training. All applicants must be in good standing with their current or most recent law enforcement agency.Automatic DisqualifiersUse of marijuana (including synthetic or CBD products) within the past 6 months.Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, or any other controlled substances not prescribed to the applicant within the past 5 years.Use of anabolic steroids within the past 12 months.Military service resulting in a discharge that is not Honorable or Good Under Honorable Conditions.Currently under criminal investigation or having any outstanding warrants.Any felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude.Any misdemeanor convictions within the past 5 years.Any pending DUI charges or DUI convictions within the past 10 years.Two or more DUI convictions at any point in time.Any Failure to Appear charge within the past 10 years.Two or more convictions of Failure to Appear.Any conviction for Domestic Violence.An unsatisfactory driving record.A poor employment history, as demonstrated by frequent job changes without valid justification, negative employment evaluations, or ineligibility for rehire by previous employers (within the past 5 years).Falsification of any information on the application or during the hiring process.ResponsibilitiesOperate patrol vehicles in an assigned geographical area.Monitor and observe vehicular traffic, detect traffic offenses and issue citations as warranted.Observe businesses and residences for criminal activity; check buildings for unauthorized entry, search structures and property for intruders, and investigate suspicious persons and events.Respond to robberies, thefts, burglaries, homicides, etc.; administer first‑aid, secure crime scenes, control and direct citizens, conduct interviews and gather material/physical evidence.Respond to domestic disturbances, calm agitated persons, and physically restrain unruly individuals.Conduct interviews, obtain relevant facts, and mediate and resolve complaints and disputes.Make arrests, subdue individuals with appropriate force, search vehicles and persons for weapons and contraband, and transport arrested individuals to the detention facility.Complete paperwork to incarcerate arrestees.Assemble and prepare documentation, narrative reports, memorandums, incident/offense, and activity reports.Maintain issued equipment, materials, and supplies required to support daily operations.Assist stranded motorists, direct traffic, transport prisoners, and escort funerals.Enforce court orders; serve summons, subpoenas, eviction orders, Protection from Abuse orders, and execute arrest warrants when required.Provide sworn testimony in court proceedings.Operate computer terminals (MDTs, laptops & desktops) to retrieve information and data.Other duties or tasks may be assigned as needed.EducationHigh school diploma from a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized regional accrediting agency, or a GED certificate from an appropriate state agency.Certification and Licensing RequirementsMust be at least 21 years of age.Must be a U.S. citizen or provide proof of naturalization.Must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving force, violence, or moral turpitude.Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by Madison County's risk underwriters.Must be able to pass the Peace Officers Physical and a drug test.Must meet all APOSTC requirements for certification as a Peace Officer.Must be certified in the use of the Sheriff's Department's weapons and munitions and meet all Department training requirements.Must pass a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA), criminal background check, drug screen, and physical examination.Other Requirements (APOSTC and Out‑of‑State Certified Applicants)Preferred: 24 months of verifiable road/field experience as a POST‑certified Peace Officer.Applicants must complete the employment application in full and respond to all supplemental questions.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices.Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations.Knowledge of first‑aid practices.Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly under stress.Ability to work closely with others as a team.Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise, and objective written and oral reports.Ability to enforce the law with firmness, tact, and impartiality and to deal courteously with the public.Ability to recognize and understand the emotional and physical reactions of both victims and perpetrators.Ability to maintain a level of physical conditioning to subdue, restrain, and apprehend law violators.Ability to meet requirements of periodic in‑service training in all high liability areas (firearms, defensive tactics, less‑lethal equipment).Ability to render physical assistance to victims.Ability to adhere to the standards and principles of honesty, integrity, and transparency.Skill in calmly and systematically eliciting critical information from potentially distressed individuals.Skill in the proper and safe utilization of law enforcement‑issued equipment, radio communications equipment, and mobile dispatch terminals.Skill in firearms operation and qualification from a standing, crouch, kneeling, or prone position with either hand with accuracy.Skill in the operation of motor vehicles in a safe and efficient manner in a law enforcement environment.Other areas as prescribed by the Sheriff's Office and/or Madison County Commission.Physical RequirementsRegularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate standard equipment including keyboard, computer, printer, copier, fax, telephone, radios, handgun, handcuffs, shackles, other restraint devices, chemical agents, baton, firearm, and bullet‑resistant vest.May be required to climb, crouch, crawl, bend or stoop, push, pull or drag objects, and run, jump, climb, move or lift objects in a manner that meets or exceeds APOSTC Physical Agility Exam requirements.Must occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds and control an unruly individual.Vision requirements include close vision, color and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Must be able to speak, read, and write clearly.Supplemental InformationAll applicants must complete the employment application in full and respond to all supplemental questions.Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Madison County is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing.Pay Scale (FY26 Sheriff's Deputy Lateral)Post‑Academy ExperienceGrade‑StepStarting SalaryAt least 3 years – 17‑8 – $65,873.60At least 4 years – 17‑9 – $67,496.00At least 5 years – 17‑10 – $69,160.00At least 6 years – 17‑11 – $70,865.60At least 7 years – 17‑12 – $72,654.40At least 8 years – 17‑13 – $74,464.00More than 8 years – 17‑14 – $76,356.80#J-18808-Ljbffr
Eligible CandidatesMadison County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Lateral Transfer Deputy Sheriff positions.This opportunity is open to:Law enforcement officers currently certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC).Officers certified by a state POST agency outside Alabama (must be recognized by APOSTC).Federal law enforcement officers with equivalent training and certification.Candidates from outside Alabama must be eligible for APOSTC reciprocity. The Madison County Sheriff's Office will assist qualified applicants through the APOSTC certification process, including scheduling any required assessments or transitional training. All applicants must be in good standing with their current or most recent law enforcement agency.Automatic DisqualifiersUse of marijuana (including synthetic or CBD products) within the past 6 months.Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, or any other controlled substances not prescribed to the applicant within the past 5 years.Use of anabolic steroids within the past 12 months.Military service resulting in a discharge that is not Honorable or Good Under Honorable Conditions.Currently under criminal investigation or having any outstanding warrants.Any felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude.Any misdemeanor convictions within the past 5 years.Any pending DUI charges or DUI convictions within the past 10 years.Two or more DUI convictions at any point in time.Any Failure to Appear charge within the past 10 years.Two or more convictions of Failure to Appear.Any conviction for Domestic Violence.An unsatisfactory driving record.A poor employment history, as demonstrated by frequent job changes without valid justification, negative employment evaluations, or ineligibility for rehire by previous employers (within the past 5 years).Falsification of any information on the application or during the hiring process.ResponsibilitiesOperate patrol vehicles in an assigned geographical area.Monitor and observe vehicular traffic, detect traffic offenses and issue citations as warranted.Observe businesses and residences for criminal activity; check buildings for unauthorized entry, search structures and property for intruders, and investigate suspicious persons and events.Respond to robberies, thefts, burglaries, homicides, etc.; administer first‑aid, secure crime scenes, control and direct citizens, conduct interviews and gather material/physical evidence.Respond to domestic disturbances, calm agitated persons, and physically restrain unruly individuals.Conduct interviews, obtain relevant facts, and mediate and resolve complaints and disputes.Make arrests, subdue individuals with appropriate force, search vehicles and persons for weapons and contraband, and transport arrested individuals to the detention facility.Complete paperwork to incarcerate arrestees.Assemble and prepare documentation, narrative reports, memorandums, incident/offense, and activity reports.Maintain issued equipment, materials, and supplies required to support daily operations.Assist stranded motorists, direct traffic, transport prisoners, and escort funerals.Enforce court orders; serve summons, subpoenas, eviction orders, Protection from Abuse orders, and execute arrest warrants when required.Provide sworn testimony in court proceedings.Operate computer terminals (MDTs, laptops & desktops) to retrieve information and data.Other duties or tasks may be assigned as needed.EducationHigh school diploma from a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized regional accrediting agency, or a GED certificate from an appropriate state agency.Certification and Licensing RequirementsMust be at least 21 years of age.Must be a U.S. citizen or provide proof of naturalization.Must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving force, violence, or moral turpitude.Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by Madison County's risk underwriters.Must be able to pass the Peace Officers Physical and a drug test.Must meet all APOSTC requirements for certification as a Peace Officer.Must be certified in the use of the Sheriff's Department's weapons and munitions and meet all Department training requirements.Must pass a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA), criminal background check, drug screen, and physical examination.Other Requirements (APOSTC and Out‑of‑State Certified Applicants)Preferred: 24 months of verifiable road/field experience as a POST‑certified Peace Officer.Applicants must complete the employment application in full and respond to all supplemental questions.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices.Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations.Knowledge of first‑aid practices.Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly under stress.Ability to work closely with others as a team.Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise, and objective written and oral reports.Ability to enforce the law with firmness, tact, and impartiality and to deal courteously with the public.Ability to recognize and understand the emotional and physical reactions of both victims and perpetrators.Ability to maintain a level of physical conditioning to subdue, restrain, and apprehend law violators.Ability to meet requirements of periodic in‑service training in all high liability areas (firearms, defensive tactics, less‑lethal equipment).Ability to render physical assistance to victims.Ability to adhere to the standards and principles of honesty, integrity, and transparency.Skill in calmly and systematically eliciting critical information from potentially distressed individuals.Skill in the proper and safe utilization of law enforcement‑issued equipment, radio communications equipment, and mobile dispatch terminals.Skill in firearms operation and qualification from a standing, crouch, kneeling, or prone position with either hand with accuracy.Skill in the operation of motor vehicles in a safe and efficient manner in a law enforcement environment.Other areas as prescribed by the Sheriff's Office and/or Madison County Commission.Physical RequirementsRegularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate standard equipment including keyboard, computer, printer, copier, fax, telephone, radios, handgun, handcuffs, shackles, other restraint devices, chemical agents, baton, firearm, and bullet‑resistant vest.May be required to climb, crouch, crawl, bend or stoop, push, pull or drag objects, and run, jump, climb, move or lift objects in a manner that meets or exceeds APOSTC Physical Agility Exam requirements.Must occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds and control an unruly individual.Vision requirements include close vision, color and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Must be able to speak, read, and write clearly.Supplemental InformationAll applicants must complete the employment application in full and respond to all supplemental questions.Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Madison County is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing.Pay Scale (FY26 Sheriff's Deputy Lateral)Post‑Academy ExperienceGrade‑StepStarting SalaryAt least 3 years – 17‑8 – $65,873.60At least 4 years – 17‑9 – $67,496.00At least 5 years – 17‑10 – $69,160.00At least 6 years – 17‑11 – $70,865.60At least 7 years – 17‑12 – $72,654.40At least 8 years – 17‑13 – $74,464.00More than 8 years – 17‑14 – $76,356.80#J-18808-Ljbffr
