Police Officer

Position Details

Position Number: 003636, 006886, 007127, 006931, 005270, 005271, 005272, 004124, 006856

Position Title:

Police Officer

Division:
Finance and Administration

Department: 240100 - University Police

• 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.

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

The University of South Alabama’s Police Department is seeking to hire Police Officers.

• 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.

• Number of Vacancies: 3
• Position End Date (if temporary):
• Job Open Date: 01/06/2026
• Job Close Date:
  Open Until Filled Yes
• Working Days:
  Varies
• Working Hours:
  
  Varies
• Job Location:
  
  Main Campus
• Full-time or Part-Time:
  Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.

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