Certified Police Officer

Normal, AL
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Salary: $39,050.00 – $49,700.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Enforces local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with University policies. Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment. Investigates and documents 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 Functions:

  • 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.
  • May serve in the capacity of substation officer, victim/witness assistance officer, or crime prevention officer.
  • May serve in the capacity of field training officer on completion of specialized training.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
  • Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy