Civil Service

600 Stanley Merrill Drive

Oxford, AL  36203

Monday - Friday

7:00 am to 5:00pm

Staff

Kellie B. Martin, Clerk

256-831-3730

MEETINGS

The Oxford Civil Service Board holds regular meetings the last Thursday of the month. The Board may hold special, adjourned, or call meetings at any time. A majority of the members of the Board (3) shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Various items are entered on the Agenda and discussed monthly. Minutes of these meetings are taken and recorded as well as business transacted by the Board. The Civil Service Board keeps records of Civil Service employees and respectively their promotions, commendations, transfers, demotions, written reprimands, suspensions, terminations and evaluations.

All records of the Civil Service Board, except those which must be kept confidential for reasons of public policy, shall be open for inspection by any resident of the City of Oxford, Alabama at all reasonable times, after written request have been submitted to and approved by the Mayor.

BOARD

The Civil Service Board was created in 1975 and consists of five members appointed by the State of Alabama Legislature who represent the City of Oxford. All appointees serve terms of six years and take the Constitutional Oath of Office, which is filed in the Office of the Probate Judge. The Chairperson and Secretary are elected at the last regular meeting of each year. The method of election consists of nomination and second from the floor. Current appointees are as follows:


Jimmy Ogburn, Chairman

Debbie Owen, Secretary

Russell Bryan, Member

Scott Stephens, Member

Stanley Merrill, Member

Employment

Applications for all positions are always welcome and will be held in the Civil Service office for two years. You may download an application by clicking the desired position below. You may also come in to the Civil Service Board office at 600 Stanley Merrill Drive, Oxford, Alabama 36203 to obtain an application. 
Please remember when mailing an application for Police Officer, Fire Fighter, Corrections Officer or Communications Officer, a copy of your driver’s license is required.

 

CURRENT OPENINGS - APPLY NOW

Choccolocco Park Concessions Staff

These positions are scheduled on an "as needed" basis to fill different positions at Choccolocco Park Concessions, such as: merchandise worker, ticket booth attendant, attraction attendant, parking attendant, and more. 

Event staff team members are considered temporary contract labor; thus, these positions are not recommended for applicants seeking a regular, consistent paycheck. 

Workers will receive a 1099 in January.

Individuals who demonstrate both a positive work ethic and attitude and reliability will be eligible to receive future calls. 

Requirements:

Night & weekend availability: any high school students participating in the program will not be kept past 10:00 p.m. on school nights.

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age.

Have reliable transportation.

Ability to work well under pressure.

Complete a W-9; provide a copy of their Driver’s License and Social Security Card.

Take a drug test

 
 
Marketing Assistant (Part-Time)! This position works with both the Oxford Performing Arts Center and Historic Main Street Oxford .
Ideal candidates should be 18 years or older and possess reliable transportation.
Starting wage is $14.00/hr.
Typical working hours take place on weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM, with occasional extended hours when necessary. Applicants must successfully complete a drug screening and background check.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to operating and maintaining equipment, creating marketing materials (both physical and digital), assisting with marketing projects, and managing social media. Don't miss out on this opportunity, apply now by clicking the link below!
Marketing Assistant (Part-Time)! This position works with both the Oxford Performing Arts Center and Historic Main Street Oxford .
Ideal candidates should be 18 years or older and possess reliable transportation.
Starting wage is $14.00/hr.
Typical working hours take place on weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM, with occasional extended hours when necessary. Applicants must successfully complete a drug screening and background check.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to operating and maintaining equipment, creating marketing materials (both physical and digital), assisting with marketing projects, and managing social media. Don't miss out on this opportunity, apply now by clicking the link below!

Application Process


It is the procedure of the Oxford Civil Service Board that applicants applying for a titled position with the City of Oxford be tested. When an applicant successfully passes an examination, he/she is then referred to as a Candidate. Each candidate is then listed on an Eligible Roster, beginning with the top score.

The Board certifies the top six scores and those applications along with the test scores are given to the Department Head who has the vacant position.

According to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations, each applicant will be given one-half (1/2) percentage point for each year of experience and each year of college; pertaining to the position for which he/she is applying, with accompanying proof of grade or a copy of the certification/diploma.

Each candidate for Police Officer who has completed the Police Academy Training Course shall receive ten (10) points. Each candidate for Fire Fighter who has completed the Fire College Minimum Standards School shall receive ten (10) points. All honorably discharged and active military VETERANS shall receive 5 points. No candidate's additional examination points shall exceed ten (10) points.

The procedure/practices for hiring Police Officers and Fire Fighters have changed. Uncertified applicants are now required to take the BAT (Basic Aptitude Test) administered by Gadsden State. The cost for this test is $45.00 and is paid for by the applicant. Results of the test are emailed to the training officers. The Civil Service Board no longer administers an additional written test for these two positions. Please see the Civil Service Clerk in person for further instructions and questions.

The City of Oxford is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national origin, age or disability.

 

Requirements for Fire Fighter, Police Officer, Corrections Officer and/or Communications Officer applications:
YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE TO BE A POLICE OFFICER
YOU MUST BE 19 YEARS OF AGE TO BE A FIRE FIGHTER, CORRECTIONS OFFICER OR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
YOU MUST BE A LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF ALABAMA
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
YOU MUST HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED

Applications

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD APPLICATION FOR POLICE OFFICER   RE: HB411 ACT #2021-268

Please read the following information carefully:
HB411 ACT #2021-268 was signed by Governor Ivey on April 22, 2021, which now requires a full report of the law enforcement applicant's Credit History, to be provided by the law enforcement applicant. You can contact the three (3) Credit Reporting Agencies in order to acquire such information as listed below. Once you have received your credit reports, you can turn your completed application into the Civil Service Board along with a copy of your driver’s license and resume if so desired.

Applications for Non-Public Safety covers all positions in the City of Oxford except Fire Fighter, Police Officer, Corrections Officer and Communications Officer. When mailing an application for Police Officer, Fire Fighter, Corrections Officer or Communications Officer please include a copy of your driver’s license.

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