Location: Gadsden,AL, USA
Position Summary
Initial Base: Gadsden Campus - Night shift
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of city, state, and federal laws.
* Ability to deal effectively with the public in emergency situations.
* Must be available to work all shifts including day, evening, night and weekends.
* Certified in first aid/CPR.
* Good verbal and written communications skills.
* Good physical condition and strength; ability to lift 50 pounds from the ground; ability to lift arms above the head.
* Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
* Ability to walk up and down stairs and climb up and down ladders.
* Ability to pass the weapons qualification requirement (APOST).
* Ability to adapt to a work schedule rotation.
* Ability to obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification.
DUTIES:
* Provide foot and vehicular patrol of the campus.
* Respond to and investigate all incidents on campus including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents or criminal or college violations.
* Conduct complex misdemeanor and or felony investigations including but not limited to interviewing victims, suspects and offenders, preparing photo lineups, collecting evidence and preparing case files.
* 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 irate personnel or students.
* Enforce criminal and traffic laws, making arrests, and issuing summons as required.
* Secure college buildings.
* Issue tickets for parking violations.
* Complete detailed incident reports.
* Monitor authorized student activities for adherence to college policies.
* Lock and unlock offices and buildings as requested.
* Ensure appropriate transport of bank deposits for college business office.
* Escort dignitaries and provide executive security.
* 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 and other training as designated by the Chief of Police.
* Lend security support to all campuses as requested.
* Assist as needed with issuing parking decals and student IDs.
* Collect and maintain lost and found property.
* Appear in court and testify as required.
* Assist and participate in emergency training, drills and exercises.
* Monitor security cameras.
* Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Graduation from high school or GED certificate required.Associate degree preferred.
* One year of experience as a police officer or similar work required.
* APOST Certification required.
* Current Alabama driver's license required.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
As required by Code of Alabama 36-21-55 and the Alabama Community College Chancellor's Policy, final applicants will complete the following before an offer of employment is made:
* Fingerprint Based Criminal History (36-21-55.3(a)
* Current and Prior Law Enforcement Disciplinary Actions Review (36-21-55.3(a)2)
* Residential Address Review (36-21-55.3(a)3
* Social Media Review (36-21-55.3)
* Professional Reference Review (36-21-55.3(a)5
* Secondary and Post-Secondary Educational Disciplinary Action Review (36-21-55.3(a)
* Credit History Review (36-21-55.3(a)8)
* Driver's History Review (Chancellor's Policy)
* Drug Screen (Chancellor's Policy)
* Psychological Review (Chancellor's Policy)
* Polygraph (Chancellor's Policy)
Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
October 2024
SALARY:
Salary Schedule E-3, Grade 04 - $39,759 - $57,251. Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED related experience that is stated on the initial job application only.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
October 14, 2024 - 4:00 P.M.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c)current resume; (d)copies of high school diploma/transcript or GED certificate, (e) copies of required licenses and certifications
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:
IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (...@gadsdenstate.edu).
Please Note: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents(if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied; however, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:
NEOGOV Customer Service:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
(855) ###-####
Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. 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. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.