Law Enforcement Officer

Anderson University; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Anderson University in Anderson, SC invites applications for a part-time Law Enforcement Officer. The role involves enforcing laws and campus safety, patrolling, and serving as a visible campus presence.

The successful candidate will hold a high school diploma, SC Driver's License, and Class 1 Law Enforcement Certification, plus SC Criminal Justice Training Academy certification and NIMS ICS trainings. Zero criminal history is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and valid SC driver’s license.
• Class 1 Law Enforcement Certification and SC CJ Academy certification.
• NIMS IC S 100, 200, 700, 800 training within six months.
• Zero criminal history and ability to handle charged situations.
• Strong customer service and public safety orientation.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and campus regulations, including traffic and criminal investigations.
• Investigate criminal activity, prepare reports, and maintain records.
• Operate a patrol vehicle and provide visible campus protection.
• Lead other officers on shift in the absence of leadership.
• Interview victims and witnesses, testify in court when needed, and provide first responder support.
• Issue tickets, make arrests, and provide police escorts as required.

Education

High school diploma

South Carolina Driver’s License

South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy certification

Class 1 Law Enforcement Certification

NIMS IC S 100, 200, 700, 800

Zero criminal history

Job description

Anderson University’s invites applications for a part-time position as a Law Enforcement Officer. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, Liberal Arts University affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The university seeks candidates with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning.

Reporting to the Assistant Director and Lieutenant of Campus Safety, the Law Enforcement Officer will perform protective service work enforcing laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal), investigate criminal activity, prepare reports, and maintain records and files in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote safety. The Law Enforcement Officer will operate a patrol vehicle, be a visible presence throughout the AU campus community, and provide leadership to other officers on shift, in the absence of the Director or Assistant Director. Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, interviewing victims and witnesses to obtain information regarding criminal activity, collecting evidence, testifying in court, participating in illegal drug enforcement operations, enforcing traffic laws, issuing tickets and citations, making arrests, and providing police escorts and first responder medical assistance, as needed.

A successful candidate will possess a high school diploma and a South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy certification. A current South Carolina Driver’s License and zero criminal history is essential. A Class 1 Law Enforcement Certification is required in addition to the completion of NIMS IC S 100, 200, 700, 800 within six months of employment. Those who work effectively in emotionally charged situations, can perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks, and provide excellent customer service to the campus community are encouraged to apply.

About our Commitment to Fairness in Employment

Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under the local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. As a Christian institution of higher education, Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For questions or concerns contact the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail].