Police Officer

Position Summary Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part-time police officers. Individuals will be hired as needed. 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 the surrounding community. Performs additional duties as required. Salary Schedule: Local Salary Schedule $18/hour, maximum 19 hours per week. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Patrols the college campuses and makes scheduled tours of buildings and grounds, by vehicle or on foot to ensure buildings and persons are secure. Monitors events on campus to ensure security and safety for the students, participants, and attendees. Responds to and investigates incidents on campus, including but not limited to, motor vehicle incidents, or criminal or college violations as assigned. Enforces criminal and traffic laws; makes arrests and issues summons as required. Locks and unlocks outer doors, checks buildings and hallways, after hours for signs of unusual activity. Issues tickets to violators of campus parking regulations. Monitors students and visitors to ensure compliance with college policies and regulations. Completes clear and concise written offense reports immediately following an incident. Logs all activities in daily log register. Inspects all assigned areas for safety hazards. Investigates all adverse campus conditions and situations. Participates in training concerning various aspects of law enforcement; attends department briefings. Recertifies on firearms range annually. Lifts, carries and moves heavy objects within safety limits. Serves as relief dispatcher as may be required. Demonstrates physical fitness and agility. Serves on college committees as assigned. Performs other work‑related duties as assigned by appropriate personnel. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, nights and weekends. Qualifications Required Education, Standards, And Training High school diploma or GED. One year of full‑time law enforcement work experience. Knowledge of federal, state and local statutes and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement. Community and problem‑solving policing philosophies and principles. Effective oral and written communication skills (ability to prepare concise and accurate reports). Other Qualifications Basic computer skills. Detail‑orientated with an aptitude for problem‑solving. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to maintain self‑control and take directions from supervisor. Ability to perform physical activities necessary to protect oneself and others. Ability to effectively use firearms and equipment associated with the work. Required License, Certification, Or Special Credentials Valid Alabama driver’s license. APOST certification. CPR certification. Physical Demands – Strength Rating Ability to work extended hours to include day, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to run, walk, bend, stoop, climb, reach, push, pull, drag and carry. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, drag and carry individuals away from dangerous situations and evacuate, if necessary. Environmental Factors Inclement weather, including extreme heat/cold, rain, snow, wind. Light conditions associated with day and night. Personal danger, including but not limited to, armed and/or dangerous persons/animals. Hazards associated with emergency driving, traffic control and working in and around traffic. Hazards associated with natural and man‑made disasters. Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Legal 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr