Police Officer
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Law/Legal
Police Officer
Posting Details
Position Information Position Number
003636, 006886, 007127, 006931, 005270, 005271, 005272 Position Title Police Officer - 003636, 006886, 007127, 006931, 005270, 005271, 005272 Division Finance and Administration Department
240100 - University Police
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent, must meet the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama for a Police Officer. Satisfactory completion of drug/alcohol and psychological screenings required prior to employment. Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.
Preferred Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Summary:
The University of South Alabama’s Police Department is seeking to hire Police Officers. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions:
- Qualifies, carries, uses, and cares for authorized firearm and other related law enforcement equipment such as handcuffs, crowd control baton, flashlight, two-way radio, whistle, and leather accessories.
- Investigates crimes, accidents, or incidents and prepares written reports of investigations and other activities.
- Performs patrol of assigned area(s) on foot, patrol vehicle, or other methods.
- Enforces state and federal laws with police powers of arrest.
- Enforces University rules and regulations.
- Conducts traffic-related enforcement for both moving and parking violations.
- Responds to various types of emergencies and performs activities necessary to protect life and property to include summoning appropriate emergency response agencies and personnel.
- Responds to and investigates criminal and non-criminal incidents and completes appropriate reports.
- Performs law enforcement services on University owned and leased property in accordance with applicable law.
- Provides security-related services at special functions and other times as required by department supervisor(s).
- Directs traffic as needed.
- Apprehends violators of traffic/criminal law as prescribed by law.
- Testifies in legal/administrative hearings as needed.
- Performs patrols to prevent or reduce the likelihood of criminal offenses being committed.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information:
- Number of Vacancies: 3
- Job Open Date: 01/06/2026
- Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled - Special Instructions to Applicants:
Working Days Varies, Working Hours Varies - Job Location:
Main Campus - Full-time or Part-Time:
Full Time, Regular or Temporary
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
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- USA website
- Linked In
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Word of mouth
- Other
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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