Police Department

The Talladega Police Department is a progressive and community conscious agency. Our primary goal is to serve and protect all of our citizens and visitors, enhance quality of life and to provide a professional and well equipped police force. The department is made up of Patrol, Detective and Administrative Divisions and has 52 employees.

Within the Police Department we have:

• Patrol Division
• Investigative Division
• Administrative Division
• Training Division
• School Resource Officers
• Narcotics
• SWAT
• Warrant Officer

Talladega Police Department Contact Numbers

For emergencies call 911

Patrol Division Non-Emergency
(256) 362-4162

Investigative Division
(256) 362-4508

Administrative Division
(256) 362-4163 (Available 7am-5pm Monday-Friday)

Training Division
(256) 299-0964

Metro Jail
(256) 761-2000

Anonymous Tip Line
(256) 299-0011

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Salary & Benefits Package

Police Officer - Entry Level (uncertified) $19/hour

Certified Officer pay is based on training and experience

Patrol Division Works 12 Hour Shifts - Off Every Other Week-End

We Provide

• Glock 41 .45 ACP Pistol
• All Duty Gear and Accessories
• Boots
• Bullet Proof Vest
• Take Home Vehicle After 1 Year of Service

Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays Each Year
• Vacation and Sick Leave Plan
• Blue Cross Health Insurance
• Tier 1 State Retirement
• Paid Health Insurance Plan After Retirement

While visiting our web site, feel free to print out the Employment Application, fill it out, and mail it to:

City of Talladega
P.O. Box 498
Talladega, Alabama 35161
Attention: Human Resources Dept.