Police Officer

Position Summary

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part‑time police officers. This is an applicant pool; individuals will be hired as needed. Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

• Patrol the college campuses and make scheduled tours of buildings and grounds by vehicle or on foot to ensure buildings and persons are secure.
• Monitor events on campus to ensure security and safety for the students, participants, and attendees.
• Respond to and investigate incidents on campus, including motor vehicle incidents or criminal or college violations as assigned.
• Enforce criminal and traffic laws; make arrests and issue summons as required.
• Lock and unlock outer doors and check buildings and hallways after hours for signs of unusual activity.
• Issue tickets to violators of campus parking regulations.
• Monitor students and visitors to ensure compliance with college policies and regulations.
• Complete clear and concise written offense reports immediately following an incident.
• Log all activities in a daily log register.
• Inspect all assigned areas for safety hazards.
• Investigate all adverse campus conditions and situations.
• Participate in training regarding law enforcement and attend department briefings.
• Recertify on firearms range annually.
• L lift, carry and move heavy objects within safety limits.
• Serve as relief dispatcher as may be required.
• Demonstrate physical fitness and agility.
• Serve on college committees as assigned.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned by appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, nights and weekends.

• 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).
• Basic computer skills.
• Detail‑oriented 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.
• Valid Alabama driver’s license.
• APOST certification.
• CPR certification.

• Work extended hours, including day, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Run, walk, bend, stoop, climb, reach, push, pull, drag and carry.
• Lift at least 50 pounds, drag and carry individuals away from dangerous situations and evacuate if necessary.

• Inclement weather: extreme heat/cold, rain, snow, wind.
• Light conditions: day and night.
• Personal danger: armed or dangerous persons/animals.
• Hazards associated with emergency driving, traffic control and working in and around traffic.
• Hazards associated with natural and man‑made disasters.

Submit a complete application packet through Lawson State’s online application system (available sonstate.edu). All required documents—including transcripts, resume, and verification letters—must be provided. Applications remain in an applicant pool for 36 months.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age or any other protected class. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified disabled applicants upon request.