Police Officer at Lawson State Community College

Wayne State University; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Police Officer at Lawson State Community College enforces laws and conducts investigations to maintain safety on campus. You will patrol grounds, respond to alarms, prepare incident reports, interview victims and witnesses, and foster positive relationships with the college community and beyond.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of full-time law enforcement experience, and certifications like APOST and CPR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Statutes and Ordinances pertaining to law enforcement.
• Effective oral and written communication skills (ability to prepare concise and accurate reports).

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus to ensure security of buildings and persons.
• Investigate incidents and enforce laws; issue citations and make arrests as required.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and logs; respond to alarms and emergencies.
• Maintain equipment and participate in training; demonstrate regular attendance and flexibility.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Effective communication

Oral and written reports

Problem solving

Patrol operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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The Police Officer promotes and maintains civil order; enforces laws and ordinances; conducts investigations; issues citations and makes arrests; patrols assigned areas to provide security; responds to alarm calls; prepares detailed reports concerning crimes and incidents; interviews victims and witnesses; maintains equipment in functional condition; establishes and maintains positive working relationships with the college community and community-at-large. Performs additional duties as required.

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3 04 based on experience ($39,759-$57,251)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols the college campuses and makes scheduled tours of buildings and grounds, by vehicle or on foot to ensure buildings and persons are secure.
• Monitors events on campus to ensure security and safety for the students, participants, and attendees.
• Responds to and investigates incidents on campus, including but not limited to, motor vehicle incidents, or criminal or college violations as assigned.
• Enforces criminal and traffic laws; make arrests and issues summons as required.
• Locks and unlocks outer doors, checks buildings and hallways, after hours for signs of unusual activity.
• Issues tickets to violators of campus parking regulations.
• Monitors students and visitors to ensure compliance with college policies and regulations.
• Completes clear and concise written offense reports immediately following an incident.
• Logs all activities in daily log register.
• Inspects all assigned areas for safety hazards.
• Investigates all adverse campus conditions and situations.
• Participates in training concerning various aspects of law enforcement; attends department briefings.
• Recertifies on firearms range annually.
• Lifts, carries and moves heavy objects within safety limits.
• Serves as relief dispatcher as may be required.
• Demonstrates physical fitness and agility.
• Serves on college committees as assigned.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of full-time Law Enforcement work experience
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Statutes and Ordinances pertaining to law enforcement
• Community and problem-solving policing philosophies and principals
• Effective oral and written communication skills (ability to prepare concise and accurate reports)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic computer skills
• Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to maintain self-control and take directions from supervisor
• Ability to perform physical activities necessary to protect oneself and others
• Ability to effectively use firearms and equipment associated with the work

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

• APOST Certification
• CPR Certification

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with 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. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.