Midfield
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Midfield

Place

Territory

GEOID
0148376
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:al/place:midfield
POP
4,906 (2025)
CENTER
33.4553, -86.9224
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Midfield

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Midfield itself.

Organization 7

Departments

  • The City Clerk's office provides city forms, licenses, permits, ordinances and council minutes. Completed forms may be emailed directly to the City Clerk.

  • Midfield Fire & Rescue Service has 17 members, including the Fire Chief, three Lieutenants, 10 Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians and Firefighters, with one light rescue rapid response unit and two pumpers. It is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Report a fire or medical emergency at 911 or 205-923-7575; fire reports are available at City Hall.

  • Handles traffic, motor vehicle violations, municipal ordinance violations and criminal misdemeanor offenses that occur within the city limits of Midfield. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; court is held on the second and fourth Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

  • Runs park activities, a splash pad, walking track, weight room, tennis courts, classes and facility and pavilion rentals. Hours: Monday to Thursday 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Membership renewal month is June 1st of every year.

  • The Midfield Police Department has 18 sworn positions supported by 5 civilian employees, and a School Resource Division with an officer assigned to Midfield High School during the school year. Routine business line 205-923-7575, 24 hours a day; emergencies dial 911. The department is governed by the Jefferson County Personnel Board for hiring.

  • Office of the Mayor Administration

    The Mayor's Staff page of the City of Midfield lists the Mayor, the City Clerk and the City Attorney. City Hall is at 725 Bessemer Super Highway, Midfield, Alabama 35228, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

  • Street & Sanitation, led by the Public Works Director, is at 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (mailing address 725 Bessemer Super Hwy. 35228). Garbage billing questions go to City Hall at 923-7578; water leaks go to Bessemer Utilities and sanitary sewer problems to Jefferson County Environmental Services. The Public Works page also hosts the Midfield Stormwater Program.

Services 14

  • Anonymous Police Tip Line Midfield Police Department
  • Building Permit Application Clerk's Office
  • Business License Clerk's Office
  • Citizen Complaint Form Clerk's Office
  • City Job Opportunities Office of the Mayor
  • Electrical/Plumbing/Gas/HVAC Permit Application Clerk's Office
  • Facility and Pavilion Rental Midfield Park & Recreation Department
  • Garbage Exemption Form Clerk's Office
  • Parade Permit Clerk's Office
  • Pay Garbage Bill Online Clerk's Office
  • Pay Traffic Fines Online Midfield Municipal Court
  • Police Report Copies Midfield Police Department
  • Sign Permit Application Clerk's Office
  • Temporary Business License Application Clerk's Office