Join Our Team

The Auburn Police Department is always looking for dedicated men and women to join our team. We believe that the Auburn Police Department should reflect the diversity of the Auburn community, so we actively seek to recruit a diverse, highly skilled workforce that serves the community with pride and distinction.

Interested in working with us? Auburn Police Department provides opportunities for sworn officers and civilians. View open positions online or call 334-501-3110 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

Learn more about the hiring process in our FAQs.

Benefits

The City offers a generous benefit package designed to meet the needs of employees and working families. Among the many benefits offered to regular employees are health and dental insurance, life insurance, state retirement, and paid leave.

Employee Benefits

Additional benefits for Auburn Police officers include all necessary equipment and uniforms provided and a competitive starting salary of $53,000-60,000. Learn more in our FAQs.

Lateral Transfers

Auburn Police Department encourages POST Certificate police officers who have excelled in their law enforcement careers and are up to the task of meeting the high standards of APD to apply.

Out-of-state lateral transfers are at the discretion of the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission. Pending approval, lateral candidates will be eligible for an abbreviated 3-week academy that recognizes their standing as an experienced Peace Officer and not a new recruit.

The City of Auburn is an equal employment opportunity employer.