Police Officer

Position Summary

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part‑time police officers. Individuals will be hired as needed.

Note:

Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

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:

Local Salary Schedule $18 per hour with a maximum of 19 hours per week.

• 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 but not limited to 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, 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 the daily log register.
• Inspect all assigned areas for safety hazards.
• Investigate all adverse campus conditions and situations.
• Participate in training concerning various aspects of law enforcement; attend department briefings.
• Recertify on firearms range annually.
• 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 principles
• 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

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• Ability to work extended hours to include day, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to run, walk, bend, stoop, climb, reach, push, pull, drag and carry
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, drag and carry individuals away from dangerous situations and evacuate, if necessary

• Inclement weather, to include extreme heat/cold, rain, snow, wind
• Light conditions associated with day and night
• Personal danger, including but not limited to, armed and/or dangerous persons/animals
• Hazards…