Non-Certified Police Officer

Summary

Job Title

Enforces local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with University policies. Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment. The ability to investigate and document crimes/incidents, documents and preserves evidence, and provides legal testimony. May be assigned to any shift; may perform campus patrol or serve as substation, victim/witness assistance, or crime prevention officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols university property, in a vehicle or on foot, to provide security and traffic law enforcement.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls.
• Renders first aid at accidents; takes and writes incident/accident reports, including those of missing/stolen property and criminal activity.
• Conducts accident and crime investigations and prepares detailed reports, including State Motor Vehicle Accident Reports and State Uniform Incident Reports.
• Provides escort services for visitors, students, staff, faculty, and individuals responsible for transportation of monies to or from university depositories; provides public assistance, including lockout services, first aid, and vehicle jump-starts.
• Provides building security, including locking and unlocking doors.
• Operates miscellaneous equipment including emergency vehicles, radar, and breath alcohol analyzers.
• Processes evidence, prepares court cases, and provides legal testimony.
• Writes and files daily activity report with superior officer.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience is not required
• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be of good moral character and reputation.
• If candidates are not certified police officers, then they must be willing and able to attend and complete the Alabama Police Academy training at a training academy in Southern Alabama.
• Candidates meet the Alabama Peace Officer Standard training requirements.
• Candidates must complete a physical fitness evaluation at the Alabama A&M University and a criminal background check.

Other Information

The Alabama Police Academy training program is 13 consecutive weeks and requires temporary residency at the academy location for the duration of the program.

Job Description

Job Title

Enforces local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with University policies. Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment. The ability to investigate and document crimes/incidents, documents and preserves evidence, and provides legal testimony. May be assigned to any shift; may perform campus patrol or serve as substation, victim/witness assistance, or crime prevention officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols university property, in a vehicle or on foot, to provide security and traffic law enforcement.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls.
• Renders first aid at accidents; takes and writes incident/accident reports, including those of missing/stolen property and criminal activity.
• Conducts accident and crime investigations and prepares detailed reports, including State Motor Vehicle Accident Reports and State Uniform Incident Reports.
• Provides escort services for visitors, students, staff, faculty, and individuals responsible for transportation of monies to or from university depositories; provides public assistance, including lockout services, first aid, and vehicle jump-starts.
• Provides building security, including locking and unlocking doors.
• Operates miscellaneous equipment including emergency vehicles, radar, and breath alcohol analyzers.
• Processes evidence, prepares court cases, and provides legal testimony.
• Writes and files daily activity report with superior officer.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience is not required
• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be of good moral character and reputation.
• If candidates are not certified police officers, then they must be willing and able to attend and complete the Alabama Police Academy training at a training academy in Southern Alabama.
• Candidates meet the Alabama Peace Officer Standard training requirements.
• Candidates must complete a physical fitness evaluation at the Alabama A&M University and a criminal background check.

Other Information

The Alabama Police Academy training program is 13 consecutive weeks and requires temporary residency at the academy location for the duration of the program.