What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at ACCS?
JOB
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 E4 05 based on experience ($34,298-$51,793)
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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; make 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. 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: A cover letterAn Online applicationA current resumeIf 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.
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 E4 05 based on experience ($34,298-$51,793)
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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; make 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. 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: A cover letterAn Online applicationA current resumeIf 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.
Salary : $34,298 - $51,793
