Police Officer

Jacksonville, AL
Jacksonville State University

Salary: $40,000.00 – $53,000.00

Position Summary:

The Police Officer is responsible for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and regulations of the university by performing police and patrol work in accordance with federal, state, county, municipal laws and university regulations. Work may involve personal danger and the use of independent judgment in responding to emergencies. This position may be assigned to day or evening shifts and may be called to work odd hours for special events or activities on campus. Work is frequently performed out of doors in all weather conditions. Work is performed under general supervision of the Police Sergeant and in accordance with established routine and is checked by superior officers through personal inspections, review of reports, and discussion with employees.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols campus on foot, in police vehicles, on a bicycle, or other specialized vehicles in order to deter crime, direct traffic, enforce traffic and parking regulations and provide services or assistance to employees and visitors to campus, and to uphold and enforce federal, state, county, municipal laws and university regulations.
  • Investigates disturbances, suspicious circumstances, traffic incidents or violations of university regulations when prompted by phone calls received by UPD Communication Center, through alarms, citizens’ requests, or by the officer’s observations.
  • Talks with individuals to determine cause of disturbances or incidents; takes reports and completes forms to record incidents.
  • Knowledge of the proper use and uploading procedures for body worn cameras (BWC).
  • Directs traffic at university events using barricades, traffic cones and flashlights.
  • Communicates verbally and in writing to the police staff, employees, the general public and other agencies.
  • Maintains full NCIC certification in order to operate the in-car Mobile Data Terminal (MDT).
  • Is assigned to a resident hall(s) under the Adopt-A-Cop Program. May provide safety and security presentations to students.
  • Actively participates in community oriented policing activities.
  • May be required to send out an emergency alert message warning the campus and surrounding area of an imminent threat. The situation may dictate that the Police Officer has to send out the alert by using his/her cell phone while remaining on-scene while the active threat is still on-going.
  • Oftentimes, the Police Officers serve as specialized instructors within the department.
  • Assists the local police department and other agencies if mutual aid is requested or needed.
  • Attends and testifies in municipal, circuit, district, federal, juvenile court, grand jury, and other court proceedings or hearings.
  • Completes police documents such as daily roll call reports, vehicle impound forms, traffic accident reports, warning reports, uniform traffic citations, permission to search forms, advise of rights forms, incident/offense reports, arrest reports, bond forms, complaint forms, fingerprint cards, leave and training request forms, employee evaluations, property and evidence forms and other UPD required documentation.
  • Participates in training activities, including classroom, seminar or field training.
  • Ability to qualify with approved firearm as required by department policy and APOSTC standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Preferred law enforcement experience at a municipal, county or state police agency.
  • Must be currently certified or eligible to be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission within appointment.
  • A valid Alabama driver’s license at time of appointment.
  • No felony conviction or convictions for crimes of moral turpitude.
  • Ability to learn radio codes and terminology in order to communicate clearly via two-way radio.
  • Demonstrate knowledge or skills in the accreditation program.