Location: Montgomery,AL, USA
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Chief of Police, the College Police Sergeant will adhere to guidelines set forth by Trenholm State Community College and the Alabama Community College System. The individual will also manage safety, security, and communication duties as directed and coordinate daily operations to ensure comprehensive campus coverage.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Supervise and evaluate the Campus Police Force under the direction of the College Police Chief.
* Assist with command objectives by conducting oversight and supervisory duties in the absence of the Chief or other designated personnel.
* Operate and ensure the proper maintenance and use of equipment, supplies, and materials used in the Department, including vehicles, firearms, batons, radios, and first aid kits.
* Provide campus security and law enforcement protection and assist in civil defense preparedness.
* Ensure College Police personnel are trained and up to date with college rules, regulations, and policies.
* Assist the department with hiring part-time police officers.
* Safeguard students, faculty, staff, authorized campus visitors, college property, buildings, and equipment.
* Respond to and investigate all incidents on campus, including but not limited to criminal, security, safety, and college violations.
* Keep the College administration abreast of situations and developments involving the safety and security of college locations.
* Attend student disciplinary hearings, as required.
* Assist with coordinating, managing, and reviewing all emergency drills, exercises, or real-world events as required for the assigned campus.
* Assist the College in maintaining good relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
* Assist in coordinating training for college personnel on safety and security matters.
* Help develop plans and procedures for campus security, emergency response, and other related matters.
* 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.
* Locks and unlocks offices and buildings as requested by authorized personnel.
* 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.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications:
* Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
* Minimum of four (4) 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 able to be insured by the College's insurance carrier.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
* Employment experience as a police officer in a college setting is preferred.
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 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.
* Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION
Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.
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 by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.
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