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Police & Fire Recruitment Portal

The Civil Service Board oversees the hiring processes for both the Anniston Police and Fire Departments.

We are thrilled to introduce our new, streamlined recruitment process designed to make your journey to joining our team as efficient and supportive as possible. Learn more below!

Police Officer Positions: If you are interested in joining the Anniston Police Department, please complete the recruitment form below. You may also contact our recruiter anytime by phone or text at 256-240-4073.

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Your Name*
Date of Birth*
All information is kept confidential.
Gender*
Ethnicity*
Address*
Your Email Address*
Please note: If you are interested in the recruitment process, email communication will be required. Be sure to check your email regularly for updates.
In Addition to Email, How Else May We Contact You?*
High School Diploma or GED?*
Valid Driver’s License?*
Are You APOSTC Certified?*
Highest Level of Education*
Are You a Veteran?*
Job Title*
If you are applying for a specific job opening such as: Police Officer, Animal Control, or a Civilian Position (i.e. Police Secretary or Custodian), please select the corresponding option below. If you are only interested in general recruitment information, please select the last option, "More Recruitment Information." You may select more than one option if you would like.

Firefighter Positions: If you wish to join the Anniston Fire Department, please fill out their recruitment form below. You may also reach out to our recruiter anytime by phone or text at 256-342-2246.

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Your Name*
Date of Birth*
All information is kept confidential.
Address*
How May We Contact You?*
Your Email Address
When is the best time for us to reach you via telephone?
High School Diploma or GED?*
Valid Driver’s License?*
Highest Level of Education*
Are You a Veteran?*
Check All that Apply*
If you are applying for a specific job opening, please list here. If you are interested in general recruitment information, please leave blank.

Prior to submission, please note, any applicant who has used illegal drugs in the last 365 days will not be eligible for recruitment.

Contact Our Recruiters Anytime

Police Officer Positions: If you are interested in joining the Anniston Police Department, please contact our recruiter anytime by phone or text at 256-240-4073.

Firefighter Positions: If you wish to join the Anniston Fire Department, please reach out to our recruiter anytime by phone or text at 256-342-2246.

Civil Service Inquiries

For any questions related to the Civil Service Department or the Civil Service Board, please contact Heather Stevens, the Civil Service Secretary for the City of Anniston, at 256-231-7760 or via email at hstephens@annistonal.gov.

Background packets must be completed in addition to the Civil Service Application. Background Packets may be downloaded at the links at the bottom of this page and may be uploaded online in the portal or delivered to the address listed under "Civil Service Board Contact."

Civil Service Application Portal

APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION | Anniston Civil Service Board - PO Box 2168 Anniston, Alabama 36202 | INSTRUCTIONS: Applications must be received by the Civil Service Board. A separate application is required for each examination. ALL REQUIRED BLANKS MUST BE FILLED IN.

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This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
2. Name*
3. Address*
NO. AND STREET NAME AND PO BOX (If Applicable)
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9. Have you ever been convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation?*
Conviction is not necessarily disqualifying. If you answer "Yes," please use the space below to give the facts and dates of your conviction(s).
For example, if you answered "Yes" to having a prior conviction, other than a minor traffic violation, please explain that here and provide the facts and dates of your conviction(s).

EDUCATION

A. Did you graduate from high school?*
List year and place of high school equivalency certificate.
Please list the NAME, LOCATION, DATES ATTENDED, and COURSE/MAJOR (if applicable).
Please list the NAME OF EACH SCHOOL, LOCATION, COURSE OR MAJOR, DATES ATTENDED, and DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE RECEIVED.
If none, please type "NONE."

EXPERIENCE

Start with you present job and work back listing all paid or unpaid, full or part-time work, military service, and summer jobs performed during the last 10 years. Work performed more than 10 years ago may be listed if it pertains to the job for which you are applying (NOTE: We may contact previous employers to verify your past duties).
Is it OK if we contact your present employer?*

Present Job Details (list most recent job if unemployed):

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If you are presently employed here, please leave this blank.
List NAME, TITLE, and PHONE NUMBER for your supervisor in this role.

Past Job #1 Details

Below you may provide the information on past jobs. Up to 4 past jobs may be listed, if you have more than 4 please use the paragraph section at the end to describe those other jobs.
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List NAME, TITLE, and PHONE NUMBER for your supervisor in this role.

Past Job #2 Details

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List NAME, TITLE, and PHONE NUMBER for your supervisor in this role.

Past Job #3 Details

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Past Job #4 Details

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For any other Past Jobs, please use the paragraph box below:

SPECIAL SKILLS OR ABILITIES

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    CERTIFICATION

    By typing my name below, I certify that all statements made on or in connection with this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I understand that incomplete, false, or inaccurate information may result in the rejection of this application and that false information may result in my dismal if employed:*
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    COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

    The following information was needed for compliance with governmental selection requirements and for EEO reports. It will be detached when your application is filed and the information on it will not be considered in the employment process.
    Your Name*
    Sex*
    Describe yourself in terms of one of the following groups (Check one):*
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    BACKGROUND PACKET ONLINE UPLOAD:

    Please NOTE, Background packets must be completed in addition to the Civil Service Application. You may upload it electronically, via the upload box below. You may also deliver your Background Packet to: Heather Stephens | Secretary | hstephens@annistonal.gov | Address: 4309 McClellan Boulevard Anniston, AL  36206 | Phone: (256) 231-7760
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      Background Packets

      Candidates for Anniston Police and Fire Department positions must submit a completed Anniston Civil Service Application with a copy of a high school diploma or GED, a completed background packet, and valid driver’s license to the Anniston Civil Service Board.

      A background packet must be turned in with a Civil Service application:

      • Click here for the Civil Service Application.
      • Click here for a Police Officer/Corrections Officer Background packet.
      • Click here for a Fire Department Background packet.

      Note: Applications and Background Packets must be turned in to the Civil Service Board to be considered for this hiring cycle. You either submit your application and background packet online via the portal on this page, or deliver them to the Anniston Civil Service Department at the contact and address information listed below. 

      Civil Service Board Contact:

      Heather Stephens, Secretary
      hstephens@annistonal.gov
      4309 McClellan Boulevard
      Anniston, AL  36206
      (256) 231-7760