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Police Lieutenant

Inside Higher Ed
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025 CLOSED ON 12/31/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Lieutenant position at Inside Higher Ed?

Position Summary

The lieutenant will assist in supervising officers, participate in the activities of patrol, respond to calls for service emergencies, and general customer service as well as perform administrative duties as assigned. Lieutenant will assume complete charge in the absence of a higher-ranking officer.

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3 03 based on experience ( $47,322 - $77,309)

This position is not on the tenure/non-probationary track pursuant to Alabama Act 2024-360 and ACCS Policy and Procedure 204.01, wherein any person who is being employed into an executive and administrative management personnel position (whether a new hire or whether a current employee who is being transferred, reorganized, or otherwise moved into such position) shall enter into an employment contract with the College’s President on or after July 1, 2024.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Constantly patrol the campus and make scheduled tours of building and grounds by vehicle or on foot to ensure buildings and persons are secure.
  • Complete all necessary reports and documents in a timely manner.
  • Assist the Chief with scheduling shifts for security personnel to carry out an effective safety and security program for the college to ensure proper coverage of the College; this includes scheduling shifts for all special activities and events.
  • Assign duties and ensure the completion of stated duties by visually and physically inspecting duties and assignments as required.
  • Assist police officers with buildings security checks and patrolling the campus as required.
  • Supervise and perform investigations of incidents on campus including but not limited to motor vehicle incidents, or criminal or college violations as assigned.
  • Enforce criminal and traffic laws; make arrests and issue summons as required.
  • Lock and unlock outer doors, check buildings and hallways after hours for signs of unusual activity.
  • Issue tickets to violators of campus parking regulations.
  • Monitor students and visitors to ensure compliance with college policies and regulations.
  • Log all activities in daily log register
  • Inspect all assigned areas for safety hazards.
  • Investigate all adverse campus conditions and situations.
  • Recertify on firearms range annually.
  • Responsible for ensuring officers provide adequate security coverage and police protection for all areas of campus.
  • Assist police officers in responding to alarms, assist and/or direct securing and containing any emergency, assist with evacuations.
  • Effectively supervise personnel ensuring proper response, time management, and incident documentation.
  • Assist with the investigation of complaints or allegations of misconduct against employees of the Police Department.
  • Provide “On-the Job Training” for newly hired police officers.
  • Interpret department operational written directives and practices for compliance.
  • Demonstrate a broad general knowledge of all phases of police administration and management principles.
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned by appropriate personnel.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekends.
  • Direct & instruct sergeants in performing their duties

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or a minimum of two years of post-secondary course work in a related field
  • 3 years of full-time experience as a law enforcement officer
  • REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS
  • APOST Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Valid Alabama Driver’s License
  • OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ability to effectively work with a diverse group of people and/or agencies in a special or emergency situation
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge of modern police procedures, law enforcement and investigative techniques.


Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 . All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A Complete Application Packet Consists Of

A cover letter

An Online application

A current resume

A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred. (If applicable) If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. 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.

Eeoc, E-verify, And Background Check Statements

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.

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