Campus Police Officer (Evening)

Enterprise State Community College; Wadley (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEEHIP benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Southern Union State Community College is seeking an Evening Campus Police Officer to enforce laws, protect life and property, and support public safety across all campuses. You will report to the Director/Chief and help organize operations at multiple sites.

The position requires APOST certification, 2 years of law enforcement experience, firearms and first aid training, and a valid driver’s license. Shift hours are Mon-Wed 5:30 PM–6:00 AM with a 30-minute lunch, and Thu 5:30 PM–9:30 PM.

Qualifications

• APOST certification is required.
• Two years of full-time work experience in police or law enforcement is required.
• Firearms certification is required.
• Experience in first aid procedures and techniques is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license (insurable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit necessary reports.
• Safeguard students, faculty, staff, visitors, property and equipment.
• Provide foot and vehicular patrol of the campus.
• Secure college buildings.
• Enforce and conform to college policies, state and federal laws.
• Implement crime prevention procedures.
• Prepare incident and crime reports.
• Write tickets for parking violations; develop parking programs and traffic regulations.
• Respond to and investigate incidents on campus.
• Respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Serve on committees and participate in college activities.
• Work flexible hours.
• May be required to work at different campus locations.

Skills

APOST certified

Firearms certification

First aid training

Valid driver’s license

2 years law enforcement experience

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Campus Police Officer (Evening) position is to operate in the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the prevention of crime, and protection of life and property. Work involves assisting the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police and Assistant Chief of Campus Police with organizing and directing the public safety activities of all Southern Union campuses and sites. The Campus Police Officer reports to and consults with the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police in determining plans and policies to be observed in police operations.

Shift Hours

Monday through Wednesday 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM with a 30 minute lunch break and Thursday from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E (Salary range: $41,349 - $65,218)

Benefits

• Full-time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.

Anticipated Start Date

September 2026

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Prepare and submit necessary reports.
• Safeguard Southern Union’s students, faculty, staff, authorized campus visitors, college property, buildings, and equipment.
• Provide foot and vehicular patrol of the campus.
• Secure college buildings.
• Enforce and conform to college policies and regulation as well as state and federal laws.
• Implement crime prevention procedures.
• Prepare incident and crime reports.
• Write tickets for parking violations; develop parking programs and traffic regulations.
• Respond to and investigate all incidents on campus including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents or criminal or college violations.
• Carry an approved weapon and maintain a satisfactory proficiency level of performance.
• Respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Serve on committees and participate in college activities.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• May be required to work at different campus locations.
• Perform other duties as requested by the President or Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification by Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOST) is required.
• Two years of full-time work experience as a police officer or in law enforcement is required.
• Firearms certification is required.
• Must have experience in first aid procedures and techniques.
• Must have a valid driver’s license (must be insurable).

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application materials may not be submitted by fax or email.

Application Packet Requirements

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) professional references
• Copy of APOST certification

Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made.All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.

Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s NeoEd account. Applicants are required to monitor their e‑mail account for additional information regardingthis current applied for position.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E‑verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.