What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Police Sergeant position at Southern Union State Community College?
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the Police Sergeant position is to operate in the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the prevention of crime, and protection of life and property. Work involves assisting the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police with organizing and directing the public safety activities of all Southern Union campuses and sites. This position reports to and consults with the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police in determining plans and policies to be observed in police operations.
Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E2: (Salary range: $45,220 - $68,169)
Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.
A Complete Application Packet Consists Of
Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s NeoEd account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.
In accordance with the 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. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.
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 or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The 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 from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
The primary responsibility of the Police Sergeant position is to operate in the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the prevention of crime, and protection of life and property. Work involves assisting the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police with organizing and directing the public safety activities of all Southern Union campuses and sites. This position reports to and consults with the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police in determining plans and policies to be observed in police operations.
Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E2: (Salary range: $45,220 - $68,169)
Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Supervisor staff on the Wadley campus in absence of the Chief.
- Prepare and submit necessary reports.
- Safeguard Southern Union’s students, faculty, staff, authorized campus visitors, college property, buildings, and equipment.
- Assist with making work schedules.
- Provide foot and vehicular patrol of the campus.
- Secure college buildings.
- Enforce and conform to college policies and regulation as well as state and federal laws
- Implements crime prevention procedures.
- Prepare incident and crime reports.
- Write tickets for parking violations; develop parking programs and traffic regulations.
- Assist the Assistant Chief with administrative tasks that may include but not limited to the ticket management system.
- Respond to and investigate all incidents on campus including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents or criminal or college violations.
- Carry an approved weapon and maintain a satisfactory proficiency level of performance.
- Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Help with administrative tasks involving the continued operations of security cameras, and the integrity of recordings.
- Responsible for leading criminal investigations on all campuses.
- Serve on committees and participate in college activities.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Perform other duties as requested by the President, Dean of Student Affairs, and Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police.
- High School diploma or GED is required.
- Two years of experience as a police officer or in law enforcement is required.
- At least two years of sworn law enforcement experience specifically assigned to a school, college, or university campus environment (e.g., campus police, school resource officer).
- Certification by Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOST) is required.
- Firearms certification is required.
- Valid driver’s license is required (must be insurable).
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.
A Complete Application Packet Consists Of
- Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
- Current resume
- List of three (3) references
- Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)
Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s NeoEd account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.
In accordance with the 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. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.
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 or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The 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 from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Salary : $45,220 - $68,169