Police Officer

Auburn University at Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery Campus Police Department is seeking a full-time Police Officer to provide a full range of police services on campus through foot and mobile patrols. The role involves enforcing state and federal laws and university policies, conducting investigations, and ensuring safety during events.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, POST certification, and CPR/First Aid certifications (preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• POST certification required after hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Issue traffic citations and arrest warrants.
• Respond to disputes and advise on appropriate behavior.
• Arrest suspects and transport to city jail.
• Patrol assigned area and investigate incidents.
• Submit investigations and reports to supervisor.
• Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforce parking rules.
• Respond to emergencies and assist local police agencies.
• Provide crowd and traffic control during events.
• Operate police network computers.
• Serve as first responders in crises situations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emergency equipment operation

Oral and written communication

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma

POST certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

Auburn University at Montgomery Campus Police Department invites applications for a full- time Police Officer. The qualified candidate selected for this position is expected to provide a full range of police services by enforcing state and federal laws and campus regulations through active foot patrols and mobile patrols.

Responsibilities

• Issue traffic citations and arrest warrants.
• Respond to calls regarding disputes and advises subjects regarding appropriate behavior.
• Effect arrests and transports to city jail.
• Patrol assigned area and investigate incidents.
• Conduct investigations as required; submit reports to supervisor of infractions of University rules and regulations, state laws, and city and county ordinances.
• Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforce parking and traffic rules and regulations.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist local police agencies as necessary.
• Provide crowd and traffic control during sporting events and other special events.
• Conducts crime prevention and security programs and directs traffic.
• Operates police network computers.
• Performs a vital role in emergency operations as first responders in crises situations.

Qualifications

Education equivalent to completion of high school. CPR and First Aid certificates are preferred. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining POST certification. An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment background check, psychological test, and drug test.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of security, traffic, and parking practices and procedures
• Knowledge of general AUM conduct rules
• Knowledge of technical law enforcement jargon and radio 10-codes
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate with faculty, staff, students, and the public
• Ability to operate emergency equipment
• Ability to administer CPR or First Aid
• Ability to recognize safety, security, or health hazards
• Ability to document investigations
• Ability to communicate with faculty, staff, students, and the public
• Ability to monitor fire and motion systems
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Why Work at AUM?

Located in Alabama's vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise.
Don't just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
The Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.