About this opportunity
Alabama A&M University lists this Certified Police Officer opportunity in normal, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleEnforces local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with University policies. Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment. Investigates and documents crimes/incidents, documents and preserves evidence, and provides legal testimony. May be assigned to any shift; may perform campus patrol or serve as substation, victim/witness assistance, or crime prevention officer.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPatrols university property, in a vehicle or on foot, to provide security and traffic law enforcement.Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls.Renders first aid at accidents; takes and writes incident/accident reports, including those of missing/stolen property and criminal activity.Conducts accident and crime investigations and prepares detailed reports, including State Motor Vehicle Accident Reports and State Uniform Incident Reports.Provides escort services for visitors, students, staff, faculty, and individuals responsible for transportation of monies to or from university depositories; provides public assistance, including lockout services, first aid, and vehicle jump-starts.Provides building security, including locking and unlocking doors.Operates miscellaneous equipment including emergency vehicles, radar, and breath alcohol analyzers.Processes evidence, prepares court cases, and provides legal testimony.Writes and files daily activity report with superior officer.May serve in the capacity of substation officer, victim/witness assistance officer, or crime prevention officer.May serve in the capacity of field training officer on completion of specialized training.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.Minimum Position RequirementsGraduation from an accredited law enforcement academyKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSkill in the use of first aid procedures.Skill in completing accident and criminal investigations.Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus.Skill in the operation of police equipment such as radar and breath alcohol analyzers.Skill in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.Ability to write reports containing technical information.Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork.Ability to gather and organize legal evidence.Ability to provide legal depositions and testimony.Ability to change the planned starting and finishing time of a shiftMust be able to work eight (8) hour shiftsBenefitsWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Worksite address
normal, AL, 35762, US
Who can apply
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