Job Details

Position Summary

This position serves as a Part-time College Police Officer. Responsibilities include daily functions securing the campus and reacting to situations involving the safety and security of the College community.

Salary Schedule: L (Local hourly); up to 19 hours per week.

Work-week: Sunday through Sunday

Work shifts: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm -11:00 pm, and 11:00 pm -7:00 am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Provides campus security, law enforcement protection, and assists in civil defense preparedness.

* Provides foot and vehicular patrol of campus.

* Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment.

* Safeguards students, faculty, staff, authorized campus visitors, college property, buildings, and equipment.

* Responds to and investigates all incidents on campus including but not limited to criminal, security and safety, and college violations.

* Keeps administration updated on situations and developments involving the safety and security of college locations.

* Provides security to the college community, as requested, including but not limited to escorting personnel to vehicles late at night, acting as a witness, and escorting employees upon termination, all while maintaining the confidentiality of the situations.

* Locks and unlocks offices and buildings as requested by authorized personnel.

* Monitors authorized student activities and other events on campus to ensure security, safety, and adherence to College policies.

* Prepares accidents and crime reports.

* Assists in coordinating drills and exercises, including evacuation and lockdown drills in every building during every twenty-four-month cycle.

* Assists in coordinatingtraining with emergency response partners to ensure proper unified response during critical events.

* Assists in providing training to faculty and staff concerning indicators of potentially problematic behaviors so that positive behavioral interventions can allow the at-risk individuals to thrive.

* Assists in providing training as requested to the campus community related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, drug abuse prevention, and alcohol abuse prevention.

* Serves on college and community committees as assigned.

* Assists in coordinating training for college personnel on matters of safety and security.

* Assists in the development of plans and procedures for campus security, emergency response, and other related matters.

* Appears in court and testifies as required.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

* A minimum of a high school diploma or GED Certificate is required.

* Minimum of three (3) years of employment experience as a police officer.

* APOST minimum Standards Certificate or ability to achieve a lateral transfer from APOST.

* Valid Alabama driver's license.

* Must be insurable by the College's insurance carrier

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

* Thorough knowledge of law enforcement methods, security methods, and traffic control procedures

* Ability to follow written and oral instructions

* Effective communication skills, both written and oral

* Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public

* Ability to effectively supervise personnel

* Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative

* Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

* Prolonged sitting and standing at times.

* Some overnight travel may be required.

* Ability to travel independently.

* Ability to work with large groups.

* Ability to traverse both campuses.

* Ability to work flexible hours.

* Ability to communicate by using PC, telephone, and written media.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

* Trenholm State Community College online employment application.

* A current resume, including three (3) references.

* Official postsecondary transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred. Official electronic transcripts may be emailed or mailed from the issuing institution or delivered by the applicant if officially sealed. Personal, student, or internet copies of transcripts provided by applicant will not be accepted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community 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. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. 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. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.

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