Campus Police Officer; H35 Evening

The primary responsibility of the Campus Police Officer position is to operate in the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the prevention of crime, and protection of life and property. Work involves assisting the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police and Assistant Chief of Campus Police with organizing and directing the public safety activities of all Southern Union campuses and sites.

The Campus Police Officer reports to and consults with the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police in determining plans and policies to be observed in police operations.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule H35 (Salary range: $39,654 - $47,406)

Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Prepare and submit necessary reports.
• Safeguard Southern Union’s students, faculty, staff, authorized campus visitors, college property, buildings, and equipment.
• Provide foot and vehicular patrol of the campus.
• Secure college buildings.
• Enforce and conform to college policies and regulation as well as state and federal laws.
• Implement crime prevention procedures.
• Prepare incident and crime reports.
• Write tickets for parking violations; develop parking programs and traffic regulations.
• Respond to and investigate all incidents on campus including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents or criminal or college violations.
• Carry an approved weapon and maintain a satisfactory proficiency level of performance.
• Respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Serve on committees and participate in college activities.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• May be required to work at different campus locations.
• Perform other duties as requested by the President or Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police.

• Certification by Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOST) is required.
• Two years of full-time work experience as a police officer or in law enforcement is required.
• Firearms certification is required.
• Must have experience in first aid procedures and techniques.
• Must have a valid driver’s license (must be insurable).

In accordance with the 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. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

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 or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.