General Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety and well being of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Montevallo (UM).

Open or secure buildings and outlying facilities owned by UM. Provide various services to the public and perform specialized duties to ensure the functionality of all events or activities held at UM.

Essential Job Duties 1. Answer calls regarding criminal activities on campus.

2. Patrol the campus in search of possible criminal activities, and to deter criminal activities.

3. Open buildings for normal campus activities.

4. Secure buildings after school operations.

5. Serve on foot patrol to promote safety and interact with the public.

6. Serve on foot patrol to ensure the safety of residents in dormitories.

7. Provide mutual aid to surrounding agencies as needed.

8. Issue parking tickets to violators of the University of Montevallo parking regulations.

9. Respond to calls regarding locked vehicle doors, dead batteries, and flat tires.

10. Provide reports on incidents or offenses to the State of Alabama and the University of Montevallo.

11. Arrest subjects in violation of Alabama Laws.

12. Respond to calls regarding fire alarms and reset systems.

13. Review facilities for problems after business hours and contact maintenance accordingly.

14. Provide safety escorts for students and faculty under distinct circumstances.

15. Verify fishing permits at the University of Montevallo College Lake.

16. Work 12 hours shifts.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach at all times.

Additional Duties Interact with students and faculty to promote a healthy relationship between the Police Department and the various organizations on campus.

Ensure campus safety by investigating and deterring potential criminal activities. Attend training classes throughout the year.

Remain in compliance with the State of Alabama guidelines for carrying firearms. Follow up on cases, interview potential suspects, and investigate leads in solving cases.

• Monitor traffic at various campus events. Remain available for on-call or change in shift work requirements. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the State of Alabama’s Title 13A and Titles 32 and the impact in different situations;
• Knowledge of the University of Montevallo’s housing rules and regulations and other policies;
• Awareness of the buildings and facilities (all doors, time the building is in use) to secure appropriately;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of the safe use of firearms;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
• Investigative skills and the ability to interview witnesses and suspects;
• Basic automotive skills;
• Basic computer knowledge;
• Knowledge of general public safety forms to include incident or offense forms, arrest reports, bond documents, trespass warnings, vehicle impoundment, state accident reports, and private property reports;
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems, fire alarm panels and locations;
• Knowledge of burglar alarm systems, burglar alarm panels and locations;
• Knowledge of surrounding area of Montevallo for mutual aid when called upon by surrounding agencies;

Ability to maintain calm in volatile situations. Education and Experience The educational requirement for this position is : High School diploma / GED

This position requires : No experience required.

Experience substituted for education? No Licenses, Certification or Registrations Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include :

• Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Certification (police academy)
• 12 hours minimum of continuing education annually
• Valid driver’s license
• Acceptable driving record

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include :

• None Environmental Working Conditions Indoor and Outdoor Travel Requirements Moderate Travel Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Physical Requirements The physical activities required for this position involve :
• Standing : Over 2 / 3 of the time; walking : Up to 2 / 3 of the time; sitting : Under 1 / 3 of the time; using hands : Over 2 / 3 of the time;
• reaching with hands and arms : Up to 2 / 3 of the time; climbing or balancing : Under 1 / 3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling : Under 1 / 3 of the time;

talking or hearing : Over 2 / 3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling : Under 1 / 3 of the time.

This position requires lifting :

Up to 10 pounds : Over 2 / 3 of the time; up to 25 pounds : Under 1 / 3 of the time; up to 50 pounds : Under 1 / 3 of the time;

up to 100 pounds : Under 1 / 3 of the time; and, more than 100 pounds : Under 1 / 3 of the time.

This position has the following special vision requirements :

• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point).
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Last updated : 2024-03-06