What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE OFFICER position at University of Alabama, Birmingham?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Police and Public Safety Department seeks Police Officers to serve as the first line responding sworn department member for accomplishing the department’s mission and goals as they pertain to protection of life and property, the provision of patient healthcare services in the hospital, and the provision of all other services required by UAB and the department. Interacts with the public, fellow officers and outside agencies in the performance of duties. Uses various software such as Microsoft Windows, Excel, and other applications specific to police operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Protects life and property through the enforcement of laws and regulations; Proactively patrols assigned areas.
- Responds to calls for police service.
- Conducts preliminary and follow-up criminal and traffic investigations.
- Conducts interviews.
- Prepared written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities.
- Emergency duties required during adverse weather conditions.
- Operate law enforcement vehicle under emergency conditions day or night.
- Commanding emergency personnel at accident emergencies and disasters
- Takes an active role in Community Oriented Policing on campus.
- Self – initiate traffic and/or criminal investigations.
- Testifies in court.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Hourly Salary Range: $21.00 - $35.30
- High School diploma or GED
- Must be at least twenty-one years of age.
- Must have a valid driver’s license from the state of Alabama.
- Before receiving APOSTC certification, candidates who do not hold an associate degree or higher must complete the Alabama Basic Skills test.
- Candidates who are not certified must obtain certification from an authorized APOSTC Academy.
- The Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) certification is required.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.
Salary : $21 - $35
