Non-Certified Police Officer

Salary: $35,525.00 – $45,200.00 Annually

Enforces local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with University policies. Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment. The ability to investigate and document crimes/incidents, documents and preserves evidence, and provides legal testimony. May be assigned to any shift; may perform campus patrol or serve as substation, victim/witness assistance, or crime prevention officer.

• Patrols university property, in a vehicle or on foot, to provide security and traffic law enforcement.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls.
• Renders first aid at accidents; takes and writes incident/accident reports, including those of missing/stolen property and criminal activity.
• Conducts accident and crime investigations and prepares detailed reports, including State Motor Vehicle Accident Reports and State Uniform Incident Reports.
• Provides escort services for visitors, students, staff, faculty, and individuals responsible for transportation of monies to or from university depositories; provides public assistance, including lockout services, first aid, and vehicle jump-starts.
• Provides building security, including locking and unlocking doors.
• Operates miscellaneous equipment including emergency vehicles, radar, and breath alcohol analyzers.
• Processes evidence, prepares court cases, and provides legal testimony.
• Writes and files daily activity report with superior officer.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience is not required
• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be of good moral character and reputation.
• If candidates are not certified police officers, then they must be willing and able to attend and complete the Alabama Police Academy training at a training academy in Southern Alabama.
• Candidates meet the Alabama Peace Officer Standard training requirements.
• Candidates must complete a physical fitness evaluation at the Alabama A&M University and a criminal background check.