Campus Police Officer (Apostc Certified) (Posting Extended To July 3, 2024)

The APOSTC Campus Police Officer implements the College's security policies and procedures and maintains peace, order, safety, and security for students, faculty, staff, and the public. This position safeguards the College's physical facilities, grounds, and property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal activities.  This position must be held by a current APOSTC certified police officer or by someone eligible for APOSTC re-certification.  All campus police officers must be willing to work on all campus/instructional sites and on all shifts based on the needs of the College.

Salary Schedule Placement:  Range of $44,333 - $61,480 based upon the Alabama Community College System and Shelton State Community College Salary Schedule E3-3 to be determined by the applicant's education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant's placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided by the applicant in accordance with the applicable work experience verification requirements stated herein.

Primary  Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing College-wide coordination of the College's emergency management plan

• Assist with the responsibility of the College's duty for reporting compliance with the Clery Act by appropriately maintaining all relevant records, reports, duty rosters, activity logs, and data

• Assist the Chief of Police in maintaining and utilizing the CampusCast Emergency Notification System, and the nSide Alabama electronic mapping and logistical system

• Assist in keeping the administration informed of emergency management and security related issues and matters pertaining to the College

• Assist in the conducting of professional development classes for the College's employees on security and safety-related topics

• Assist in the preparation of training materials for in-service programs on emergency management and security related topics

• Patrol the campus on foot and assigned motor vehicles to ensure personal, building, and equipment security

• Take necessary action in an emergency to protect others, including engaging, apprehending, restraining, and arresting assailants, summoning various types of emergency first responders, directing students and employees to designated storm safety areas, assisting in campus evacuations and lockdowns, and assisting other police officers, firefighters, and other first responders as needed

• Provide faculty, staff, students, and visitors with information and directions

• Inform violators of policy infractions such as: loitering, smoking in non-smoking areas, carrying forbidden articles, parking violations, and violations of the student code of conduct and the employee handbook

• Conduct misdemeanor and felony investigations

• Enforce municipal, state, and federal laws

• Appear and testify in court as required

• Complete twelve hours of continuing education annually as required by APOSTC, and other training designated by the Chief of Police

• Observe departing personnel to guard against theft of college property

• Complete appropriate security, accident, arrest, or incident reports, maintain security records, and perform preliminary investigations of any security related incidents on campus

• Regulate vehicle registration, pedestrian traffic, and issue parking tickets and warnings

• Ensure compliance with relevant state laws and College policies and procedures

• Lock/unlock buildings and set/reset alarms as required

• Monitor security equipment, campus access, and fire alarms

• Provide security and assistance with traffic management and visitors at special events

• Work on all campuses/instructional sites and on all shifts as assigned by the College

• Complete other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police

Secondary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with emergency services (i.e., dead batteries, locked vehicles, flat tires, etc.)

• Communicate in courteous manner with supervisor, faculty, staff, and students

• Demonstrate ethical behavior, loyalty, honesty, and integrity, both on and off campus

• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills

• Assist with rollover telephone coverage after the switchboard closes as needed

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System and College

• Serve on College committees as required

• Participate in professional development, compliance, and other training activities as required

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required:

• High school diploma or GED certificate

• Five (5) years of law enforcement experience as a certified police officer

• APOSTC certification and applicable weapons training

• Ability to obtain NCIC certification

• Instructional skills in conducting professional development classes for faculty and school staff on security and safety-related topics

• Physical ability to perform the primary duties of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation

• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Familiarity with non-lethal security methods and measures including equipment and tactics

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The online submission of a complete packet is the sole responsibility of the applicant. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration of this position. No copies will be given of the application information submitted. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U. S. at the time of appointment and must travel at their own expense for all in-person interviews.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:  A completed application packet consists of:

• An online Shelton State Community College employment application.  

• A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicant's education and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.

• A current resume.

• Copies of postsecondary transcript(s) identifying the applicant, institution, and verifying degree(s) earned that demonstrate that the applicant meets the educational requirements for the position.   If employed, official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources within thirty (30) days of the employment start date.

• A copy of current APOSTC certification.

• A copy of a valid driver's license.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION:

Meeting Minimum Requirements:  If the requirements for a position list work experience in a field or area, the Applicant must provide written verification(s) of their applicable work experience in order to be hired for the position.  Such written verification(s) of work experience must demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum work experience requirement.  Applicants who do not produce this information as indicated will be ineligible for hire and subject to having any offer of employment withdrawn.    

Salary Calculation: For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule.  Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position.  The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step placed on the Salary Schedule.    

Format for Work Experience Verifications:  Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week.  The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature.  The College's official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request.  If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment.  However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties are not self-evident in the documentation.      

Deadline for Producing Work Experience Verification:  With limited exception, work experience verification documentation must be produced prior to any official offer of employment.  Work experience verification from a current employer may, upon request, be delayed until an official offer of employment.   Any offer of employment at a salary step greater than zero (0) or made without prior verification of any required work experience is contingent upon the production of this documentation by the applicant within ten (10) days of the offer.   It is the applicant's sole responsibility to provide this verification of work experience.  The College is not responsible for any cost associated with such verifications.    

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Shelton State Community College is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.  

Shelton State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.   Shelton State Community 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.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant may be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.

This employer participates in E-Verify.