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Civil Service Department

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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!

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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.

"*" indicates required fields

Your Name*
Date of Birth*
All information is kept confidential.
Address*
How May We Contact You?*
Your Email Address*
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.
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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.

"*" indicates required fields

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.

Civil Service Board

Board Members
Exp. Date
Mike Reese
05/01/2021
Shannon Thomas
04/21/2028
Herbert Palmore
01/27/2023

Police and Fire Fighters are hired through the Civil Service board. For information on applying to be a Police Officer or Fire Fighter, please review the information found below on this page. 

The Civil Service Board meets at 9:30 a.m. every second Wednesday of the month at City Hall.

Civil Service Process Overview

Here is an overview of the Police Department Hiring Process:

Initial Contact:
  – Fill out our quick, online recruitment form for the Police Department.
  – Recruiters will reach out to answer questions and guide you, even if you’re not ready to apply.

Requirements:
  – High school diploma or GED
  – Valid driver’s license
  – Completed background packet (a recruiter can help you with this)

Submission:
  – Your recruiter will guide you in turning your application and background packet into the Civil Service Board. 

Resources:

– Click here for a Firefighter Background packet.

– Click here for a Police Officer/Corrections Officer Background packet.

Contact:

Civil Service Secretary

Aubrey Lackey, 256-231-7760, alackey@annistonal.gov and/or civilservice@annistonal.gov 

4309 McClellan Boulevard, Anniston, AL 36206

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