Police Officer (Part-Time)

Position Summary POSITION SUMMARY: Provide for the safety and well-being of the faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Provide a secure environment through crime prevention and control, criminal investigation, traffic and parking supervision, disaster coordination, maintenance of public order and other related services. This is a "continuous" posting and does not have a closing date. Applications are continuously accepted and candidates are interviewed and hired based on the need of the College. Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Local Salary "L" Schedule - Part-Time, maximum of (19) hours per week Hourly Salary Range is $16.17 - $24.41 hour Work Hours: Maximum of (19) hours per week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide foot and vehicular patrol of the campus Respond to and investigate all incidents on campus including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents, criminal, security and safety incidents, and college violations Provide security to college community, as requested, including but not limited to escorting personnel to vehicles late at night or acting as a witness at meetings involving potentially irate personnel or students Enforce criminal and traffic laws, making arrests, and issuing summons as required Secure college buildings Write tickets for parking violations Complete incident reports Monitor authorized student activities for adherence to college policies Lock and unlock offices and buildings as requested Make emergency notifications Detect and report hazardous conditions including but not limited to potholes, light outages, obstructions, etc. Complete twelve hours of continuing education annually as required by APOST Perform other appropriate duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor Job description may be modified or altered at any time by management. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred Two (2) years of full-time law enforcement work experience One-year equivalent work experience Current Alabama driver’s license APOST certification Knowledge of city, state, and federal laws Ability to deal effectively with the public in emergency situations Knowledge of first aid/CPR Good verbal and written communication skills Must maintain a level of physical fitness that would enable them to perform duties typically associated with police work Ability to pass the weapons qualification requirement (APOST) DESIRED PROFILE: Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments: Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college Sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity Ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a calm and professional manner Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines Commitment to teaching and learning, where recent high school graduates, adult students, and non-traditional students are involved Application Procedures/Additional Information Application Procedures Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the NEOED on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following: An on-line application Current resume Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.) Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Please Note: If an applicant submits more than one application packet, only the most recently submitted application packet will be reviewed. Background Check Requirement In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and agree to a non-refundable fee of $17.40 for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. IMPORTANT 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 open period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Drake State Community and Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits. All applicants must have an on-line and completed application packet by the deadline date. All applications received will be screened and interviews scheduled by appointment only. All applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Applicants must demonstrate written proficiency in English as part of the on-campus interview process. Drake State Community and Technical 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. Drake State Community and Technical 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. Drake State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Drake State reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding. Drake State compiles information about safety and security and publishes an annual report. This report can be found on the website by accessing the crime and safety report link. The link can be found on the Drake State home page the “About Drake State” tab and then selecting the “Campus Security Report” link. A copy can also be obtained by contacting the Director of Operations at 256-551-5210.