Campus Police Officer Opelika Position Available In Lee, Alabama

Campus Police Officer Opelika

Salary
$39,759.00 – $62,710.00 Annually
Location Opelika, AL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
06077
College/Division
SUSCC-601120-Security Services
Opening Date
04/14/2025
Closing Date
4/28/2025 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location
Southern Union State Community College

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the Campus Police Officer position is to operate in the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the prevention of crime, and protection of life and property. Work involves assisting the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police and Assistant Chief of Campus Police withanizing and directing the public safety activities of all Southern Union campuses and sites. The Campus Police Officer reports to and consults with the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police in determining plans and policies to be observed in police operations.

Salary:

Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E3 (Salary range: $39,759 – $62,710)

Benefits:

Full time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following: Prepare and submit necessary reports. Safeguard Southern Union’s students, faculty, staff, authorized campus visitors, college property, buildings, and equipment.
Provide foot and vehicular patrol of the campus.
Secure college buildings.
Enforce and conform to college policies and regulation as well as state and federal laws.
Implement crime prevention procedures.
Prepare incident and crime reports.
Write tickets for parking violations; develop parking programs and traffic regulations.
Respond to and investigate all incidents on campus including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents or criminal or college violations.
Carry an approved weapon and maintain a satisfactory proficiency level of performance.
Respond quickly in emergency situations.
Serve onmittees and participate in college activities.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
May be required to work at different campus locations.
Perform other duties as requested by the President or Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police.
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certification by Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOST) is required.
Two years of full-time work experience as a police officer or in law enforcement is required.
Firearms certification is required.
Must have experience in first aid procedures and techniques.
Must have a valid driver’s license (must be insurable).
Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit aplete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet isplete. Application materials may not be submitted by fax or email.
Aplete application packet consists of:
Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
Current resume List of three (3) references Copy of APOST certification Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made. All submitted application materials be the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s NeoEd account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.
In accordance with the 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. Southern Union also participates in E-verify. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondarymunity 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 or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable amodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must ad to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The 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.
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