Police Officer

Division Enrollment Management/Student Affairs - DSM

Department

Department Police Department

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Salary Grade 111

Salary Classification Classified

Annual Salary Range up to $42,000

Employment Status Full Time 12 Mos Regular

The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety and well being of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Montevallo (UM). Open or secure buildings and outlying facilities owned by UM. Provide various services to the public and perform specialized duties to ensure the functionality of all events or activities held at UM.

• Interact with students and faculty to promote a healthy relationship between the Police Department and the various organizations on campus.
• Ensure campus safety by investigating and deterring potential criminal activities.
• Attend training classes throughout the year.
• Remain in compliance with the State of Alabama guidelines for carrying firearms.
• Follow up on cases, interview potential suspects, and investigate leads in solving cases.
• Monitor traffic at various campus events.
• Remain available for on-call or change in shift work requirements.

• Knowledge of the State of Alabama’s Title 13A and Title 32 and the impact in different situations.
• Knowledge of the University of Montevallo’s housing rules and regulations and other policies.
• Awareness of the buildings and facilities (all doors, time the building is in use) to secure appropriately.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the safe use of firearms.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Investigative skills and the ability to interview witnesses and suspects.
• Basic automotive skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of general public safety forms to include incident or offense forms, arrest reports, bond documents, trespass warnings, vehicle impoundment, state accident reports, and private property reports.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems, fire alarm panels and locations.
• Knowledge of burglar alarm systems, burglar alarm panels and locations.
• Knowledge of surrounding area of Montevallo for mutual aid when called upon by surrounding agencies.
• Ability to maintain calm in volatile situations.

The educational requirement for this position is:
High School diploma/ GED.

Education substituted for experience? No.

This position requires:
Experience working for a university police department strongly preferred.

Experience substituted for education? No.

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:

• Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Certification (police academy) required.
• 12 hours minimum of continuing education annually.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record.

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

• None.

The physical activities required for this position involve:
Standing:
Over 2/3 of the time; walking:
Up to 2/3 of the time; sitting:
Under 1/3 of the time;…