Police Officer

Overview

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part-time police officers. This is an applicant pool. Individuals will be hired as needed.

Note:

Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

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:

Local Salary Schedule $18/ hour with a maximum of 19 hours per week.

• 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.

• 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 principals
• Effective oral and written communication skills (ability to prepare concise and accurate reports)

• 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

• Valid Alabama Driver’s License
• APOST Certification
• CPR Certification

• None.

• 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

• Inclement weather, to include 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

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at .

A complete application packet consists of: Online application

Transcript(s) if applicable

A current resume

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

NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL REMAIN ON FILE AND A PART OF THE APPLICANT POOL FOR 36 MONTHS
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…