Police Officer( 6 Positions)(Reopened)

Salary: $39,759.00 - $57,251.00 Annually
Location : TSCC - 1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 06857
College/Division: TSCC-601120-Security Services
Opening Date: 12/04/2025
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Trenholm State Community College


Position Summary


The Campus Police Officer implements the College's security policies and procedures and maintains peace, order, safety, and security for students, faculty, staff, and the public. This position safeguards the College's physical facilities, grounds, and property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal activities. This position must be held by a current APOSTIC-certified police officer.


Salary Schedule: E3 04

Salary Schedule- Work-week: Sunday through Sunday Work shifts: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm -11:00 pm, and 11:00 pm -7:00 am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides campus security, law enforcement protection, and assists in civil defense preparedness.
2. Provides foot and vehicular patrol of campus.
3. Safeguards students, faculty, staff, authorized campus visitors, college property, buildings, and equipment
4. Responds to and investigates all incidents on campus including but not limited to criminal, security and safety, and college violations.
5. Keeps administration updated on situations and developments involving the safety and security of college locations.
6. Locks and unlocks offices and buildings daily.
7. Monitors authorized student activities and other events on campus to ensure security, safety, and adherence to college policies.
8. Prepares accidents and incident/offense reports.
9. Assists in coordinating drills and exercises, including evacuation and lockdown drills in every building during every twenty-four-month cycle.
10. Assists in coordinating training with emergency response partners to ensure proper unified response during critical events.
11. Assists in providing training to faculty and staff concerning indicators of potentially problematic behaviors so that positive behavioral interventions can allow the at-risk individuals to thrive.
12. Assists in coordinating training for college personnel on matters of safety and security.
13. Assists in the development of plans and procedures for campus security, emergency response, and other related matters.
14. Must be willing to work on all campus/Instructional sites and on all shifts based on the needs of college.
15. Comply with the policies of the Alabama Community System and Trenholm State Community College.
16. Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED Certificate is required.

1. Minimum of three (3) years of employment experience as a police officer.

1. APOST minimum Standards Certificate or ability to achieve a lateral transfer from APOST.
2. Valid Alabama driver's license.
3. Must be insurable by the College's insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
2. Employment experience as a police officer in a college setting is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Thorough knowledge of law enforcement methods, security methods, and traffic control procedures.
2. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
3. Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
4. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public
5. Ability to effectively supervise personnel.
6. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
7. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
8. Prolonged sitting and standing at times.
9. Some overnight travel may be required.
10. Ability to travel independently.
11. Ability to work with large groups.
12. Ability to traverse both campuses.
13. Ability to work flexible hours.
14. Ability to communicate by using PC, telephone, and written media.

Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION:

Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. "Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Minimum Qualifications" section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.


EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation . The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.


This employer participates in E-Verify.

SUMMARY ABOUT US:

H. Councill Trenholm State Community College (Trenholm State) is a comprehensive two-year community college in Montgomery, Alabama. The College offers associate transfer degrees, associate degrees, and certificates that lead directly to the workforce. Additionally, the College provides adult learning opportunities, civic, social, cultural, and personal development; business and industry training; and support for economic development in the central Alabama region. Trenholm State is part of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), governed by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. The College operates multiple instructional sites, including the Trenholm Campus, the Patterson Site, and several off-campus instructional locations offering credit, non-credit, adult education, and dual enrollment programs. Trenholm State delivers additional educational and training services for Montgomery and the surrounding areas. For more information, please visit
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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Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of employment experience as a police officer?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have an APOST minimum Standards Certificate or the ability to achieve a lateral transfer from APOST?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have the ability to be insured by the College's insurance carrier?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have thorough knowledge of law enforcement methods, security methods, and traffic control procedures?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to follow written and oral instructions?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have effective oral and written communication skills?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you have the ability to travel independently?

• Yes
• No

11


Do you have the ability to work with large groups?

• Yes
• No

12


Do you have the ability to work flexible hours?

• Yes
• No

13


Do you have the ability to traverse both campuses?

• Yes
• No

14


Do you have the ability to communicate by using a PC, telephone, and written media?

• Yes
• No

15


Do you have the ability to lift up to 30 Lbs?

• Yes
• No

16


Do you have the ability to travel overnight?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to travel overnight?

• Yes
• No

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Will you be able to perform the job functions as stated in the job posting with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question