Police Officer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Police Officer for Auburn University at Montgomery. This role involves providing a full range of police services and enforcing laws through active patrols.

The successful candidate will issue citations, respond to calls, conduct investigations, and assist in emergency situations. Educational qualifications include high school completion, with CPR and First Aid preferred. POST certification is required for continued employment.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of high school.
• CPR and FirstAid certificates are preferred.
• Continued employment contingent upon obtaining POST certification.

Responsibilities

• Issue traffic citations and arrest warrants.
• Respond to calls regarding disputes and advise subjects regarding appropriate behavior.
• Effect arrests and transports to city jail.
• Patrol assigned area and investigate incidents.
• Conduct investigations and submit reports.
• Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforce rules.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Provide crowd control during events.
• Conduct crime prevention and security programs.
• Operate police network computers.
• Perform as first responder in crisis situations.

Job description

Job Description

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.

For full consideration upload a cover letter, resume and a list of at least three professional references.

Responsibilities

• Issue traffic citations and arrest warrants.
• Respond to calls regarding disputes and advise 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.
• Conduct crime prevention and security programs and direct traffic.
• Operate police network computers.
• Perform a vital role in emergency operations as first responder in crisis situations.

Qualifications

Education equivalent to completion of high school. CPR and FirstAid 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.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUALOPPORTUNITY 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.

Posted Date: 6/15/2026