University Police Officer

This position performs police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and regulations on the UNA campus. Employees in this job classification perform police and patrol work in accordance with federal, state, county and municipal laws as well as university rules and regulations. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations, traffic-control duties, maintenance of order and observing for irregular activities. Persons selected for this position are police officers and must comply with all rules, regulations, and policies of the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC).

• Uphold Alabama law;
• Patrol the campus on foot, by patrol car, by segway, or by bicycle;
• Respond to calls and conduct investigations;
• Inspect facilities and equipment and observe activities;
• Maintain order;
• Monitor parking;
• Control traffic;
• Report activities and results of investigations;
• Oversee student worker job performance;
• Secure buildings on campus;
• Report potential safety/crime risk problems;
• Assist other police agencies;
• Participate in training related to above;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
To be determined.

• Completion of high school diploma/equivalent is required;
• No experience required; 
• Completion of Alabama Police Officers Standards is required;
• Completion of Training Police Academy is required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: 
Valid driver’s license required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals with diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to readily acquire considerable knowledge of the buildings and grounds patrolled and of the rules and regulations pertaining to traffic and parking on the campus;
• Ability and alertness in observing unusual or suspicious conditions, and in reporting such conditions to proper authority without delay;
• Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions;
• Ability to use firearms as required;
• Ability to enforce traffic and parking regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality;
• Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures and ability to apply this knowledge to specific situations;
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with students;
• Ability to prepare reports;
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations;
• Ability to project a good image for the university;
• Skill in investigating complaints, disturbances, etc.

Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references.  For questions, please email [email protected] or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2.