Non-Certified Police Officer

National Police; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuskegee University Police Department seeks skilled officers to provide security and public safety across the TU campus. Officers patrol grounds, respond to emergencies, enforce laws, and build community relations to promote campus safety.

Responsibilities include conducting investigations, preparing reports, testifying in court, and maintaining equipment and knowledge of policies. APOST training must be completed within 6–12 months, with a valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Willing to attend Alabama Police Academy Training (APOST) within 6–12 months of appointment.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus by mobile unit or on foot to deter crime and preserve peace.
• Investigate suspicious persons and safety hazards; prepare reports.
• Investigate traffic crashes; issue citations and manage traffic during events.
• Assist other agencies; locate suspects; execute warrants/arrests as needed.
• Maintain proficiency with police software and ensure reports are complete.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Reporting

Public safety communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

APOST training within 6–12 months

Job description

Position Summary:

Every member within the Tuskegee University Police Department will strive to provide excellent police services to all students, faculty/staff, visitors, and merchants of the Tuskegee University (TU) community; committing to the concept of inclusion and community engagement when carrying out assigned duties and responsibilities, in a concerted effort to enhance campus safety and security for all who come upon the TU grounds. Officers provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols the university in a mobile unit or by foot patrol to prevent and/or reduce criminal activity, preserve the peace and apprehend offenders; responds to emergency and non-emergency situations; conducts preliminary investigation of crimes and attempted crimes; conduct searches and seizures; locates and preserves evidence and crime scenes; prepares reports; executes arrests when necessary. Patrols the university to prevent property loss due to fire or flooding. Renders aid to accident victims, and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries. (50%)
• Monitors, notes, reports and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol areas. Communicates with the public to gain their confidence and to enhance crime prevention and law enforcement efforts while conducting building checks and/or vehicle checks for security purposes. (20%)
• Conducts traffic crash investigations prepares reports and submits finding to supervisor. Photographs or draws diagram{s) or crime or accident scenes and interviews principals and eyewitnesses. Monitors traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures. Patrols University streets for traffic violations; issues uniform citations to traffic violators; controls traffic congestion; monitors and directs traffic and parking activity for events on campus. (5%)
• Provides assistance to other law enforcement agencies by identifying/locating suspects who may be students or employees of the University; executing warrants/arrests, recovering stolen property, etc. (5%)
• Maintains proficiency in the daily operation of police software, ensuring that all reports are complete with required documentation, and submitted as required before end of tour of duty. (5%)
• Inspects and maintain s departmental equipment in good working order, i.e., service weapons, vehicles, uniforms, leather gear handcuffs, badges, personal protection equipment, etc. (5%)
• Keeps abreast of University policies, rules & regulations (to include student codes), current statutes, Jaw updates, standard operating procedures and/or departmental general orders to promote efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance in the performance of duties, special tasks and assignments. Seeks and/or creates professional development opportunities that enhance individual as well as agency growth. (5%)
• Testifies in court, administrative hearings and other criminal proceedings as required by law. (3%)
• Performs other related duties as required. (2%)

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be willing, able to attend, and complete the Alabama Police Academy Training (APOST) requirements within 6 months to a year of appointment
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record