Tired of the day job? Contact Sgt. Scott Heath at 615-3690 or csheath@dothan.org    to see if you have what it takes to join the Dothan Police Department.

Applicants are required to have a high school diploma or G.E.D., submit to an extensive background and health screening including a drug screen, possess a valid drivers license, meet the Alabama P.O.S.T. training requirements and attend a P.O.S.T. certified academy.

A career with the Dothan Police Department offers:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Rewarding and Challenging Career

• Opportunity for advancement into specialized units including: SWAT;  Narcotics/Vice, Bike Patrol, Traffic Enforcement, K-9 Units, and Criminal Investigations.

The Training Unit is responsible for all initial and ongoing instructional courses and skill maintenance for the Dothan Police Department. This includes firearms, defensive tactics, communication skills, emergency vehicle operations, and physical fitness.

The Dothan Police K-9 Division utilizes nine K-9 units. These units are entirely self-supportive and are equipped with specialized vehicles and equipment. K-9 units are fully trained to assist in search and rescue, crowd control, fugitive recovery, narcotic apprehension, as well as explosive disposal.

Citizen Observer Program

The Dothan Police Department operates a seven-week police academy in which the role of law enforcement in the community is addressed. Following completion of the program, Citizen Observers are allowed to ride along with police officers to observe police activities first hand.  For more information, contact Special Operations at 615-3681