Non-Certified Police Officer

Summary:

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* 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.

Minimum

Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.)

* 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.

Other Information:

The Alabama Police Academy training program is 13 consecutive weeks and requires temporary residency at the academy location for the duration of the program.