Police Officer

Salary: $39,759.00 - $57,251.00 Annually
Location : Lawson - Birmingham, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08210
College/Division: LAWSON-601120-Security Services
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Campus Location: Lawson State Community College


Position Summary


The Police Officer promotes and maintains civil order; enforces laws and ordinances; conducts investigations; issues citations and makes arrests; patrols assigned areas to provide security; responds to alarm calls; prepares detailed reports concerning crimes and incidents; interviews victims and witnesses; maintains equipment in functional condition; establishes and maintains positive working relationships with the college community and community-at-large. Performs additional duties as required.

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3 04 based on experience ($39,759-$57,251)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Patrols the college campuses and makes scheduled tours of buildings and grounds, by vehicle or on foot to ensure buildings and persons are secure.
2. Monitors events on campus to ensure security and safety for the students, participants, and attendees.
3. Responds to and investigates incidents on campus, including but not limited to, motor vehicle incidents, or criminal or college violations as assigned.
4. Enforces criminal and traffic laws; make arrests and issues summons as required.
5. Locks and unlocks outer doors, checks buildings and hallways, after hours for signs of unusual activity.
6. Issues tickets to violators of campus parking regulations.
7. Monitors students and visitors to ensure compliance with college policies and regulations.
8. Completes clear and concise written offense reports immediately following an incident.
9. Logs all activities in daily log register.
10. Inspects all assigned areas for safety hazards.
11. Investigates all adverse campus conditions and situations.
12. Participates in training concerning various aspects of law enforcement; attends department briefings.
13. Recertifies on firearms range annually.
14. Lifts, carries and moves heavy objects within safety limits.
15. Serves as relief dispatcher as may be required.
16. Demonstrates physical fitness and agility.
17. Serves on college committees as assigned.
18. Performs other work-related duties as assigned by appropriate personnel.
19. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
20. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED
2. One year of full-time Law Enforcement work experience
3. Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Statutes and Ordinances pertaining to law enforcement
4. Community and problem-solving policing philosophies and principals
5. Effective oral and written communication skills (ability to prepare concise and accurate reports)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Basic computer skills
2. Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality
4. Ability to maintain self-control and take directions from supervisor
5. Ability to perform physical activities necessary to protect oneself and others
6. Ability to effectively use firearms and equipment associated with the work

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

1. Valid Alabama Driver's License
2. APOST Certification
3. CPR Certification

Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants may apply at For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

• An Online application
• A current resume

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.


Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.


In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers :
Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit


Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.


Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.


Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.


Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at
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Salary Acknowledgment -StaffI acknowledge that this position has an established salary range and that initial salary placement will not exceed the maximum. Initial salary placement grants full (1:1) credit for prior work experience in Alabama public schools, colleges, and adult education programs. Related full-time work experience outside of Alabama public education will be credited at one-half (2:1).

• YES - I have reviewed and understand the salary range and agree to be considered for this position under these terms.
• NO - I have reviewed the salary range, and it does not meet my compensation expectations.

02


Do you have a High School Diploma or GED

• Yes
• No

03


(REQUIRED) Are you APOST Certified?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have one year of full-time Law Enforcement work experience?

• Yes
• No

05


Are you CPR/AED certified?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have effective oral and written communication skills?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

08


I understand that I will be contacted through the email I have provided on my application for updates on this position.

• Yes
• No

09


Did you attach the required application materials as listed on the job bulletin, including 1) a current résumé, 2) a cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications, 3) copies of appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, date degree conferred, and verifying the minimum degree requirements (NOTE: COPIES OF DIPLOMAS WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT) and copies of applicable licenses and/or certifications if required by the job posting?Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. (You are encouraged to double-check your uploaded items. IF YOU CANNOT ANSWER YES, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL OF THESE MATERIALS UPLOADED.)

• Yes, all required documents are attached.
• No, I did not attachthe required documents. I understand that without the required documents attached I will not be eligible for an interview or an offer of employment.

Required Question