Pay Grade/Pay Range: $26.54 - $28.99

Department/Organization: 507121 - Police Operations

Normal Work Schedule: Various work schedules to include holidays and weekends.

Job Summary: The police officer, with moderate supervision, performs law enforcement duties and provides services that enable the University of Alabama to achieve its mission. Duties and responsibilities include responding to calls for service; performing preventive patrol; meeting with complainants/victims, completing incident/offense reports and conducting preliminary investigations; investigating vehicular/pedestrian accidents and completing required reports; testifying in court on criminal, traffic and/or civil matters; operating radio and emergency equipment in accordance with established departmental procedures; conducting security checks of facilities and grounds; directing traffic; attending in-service and specialized training; and performing any other task necessary for the University to accomplish its mission.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school degree or equivalent. Must pass review panel and a comprehensive background check. Must have certificate verifying the successful completion of the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training (APOST) Commission’s academy or pass a police officer recruit exam, a physical agility, and physical ability examinations. Physical Agility exam includes running the course and completing the following requirements within 90 seconds: push a vehicle on a level surface; climb a six-foot wall; climb through a window-like metal structure; walk a balance beam; drag a 165 lb. dummy. Physical Ability exam includes completing 22 pushups within one minute, 25 sit-ups within one minute and completing a 1.5 mile run within 15 minutes and 28 seconds. Must be a U.S. citizen. For those that have been in the Armed Forces, an honorable discharge from military service. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Conditional Hire/Pre-Employment Requirements: Complete a psychological assessment, physical, and drug screen. Post-Hire Requirements: Successful completion of the recruit orientation training. Successful completion of the APOST Commission’s academy within six months of employment; or a certificate verifying the successful completion of the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission’s academy. Successful completion of the University of Alabama Police Department’s field training and evaluation program. After completion of these phases, the position has a 1040-hour probationary period of solo field assignment duty.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to work day, evening or night shift to include weekends and holidays. Must be able to work various overtime events, both voluntary and mandatory, based on the needs of the department and the university community.

Must be able to perform foot patrol and work outside in all weather conditions.

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. 

Final candidate must submit to and successfully pass a post offer drug test and medical examination.

Skills and Knowledge: • Ability to learn and utilize computer software designed for law enforcement
• Good attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to use good judgment and make effective decisions
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to demonstrate courage and take responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with conflict

UA Core Competencies (http://hr.ua.edu/ua-competency-resources)
• Ethics/Integrity
• Student/Customer Focused
• Self-Development
• Collaborating/Building Relationships
• Adaptability/Flexibility

Preferred Qualifications: • Current APOST certification
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education or 5 years of continuous work experience as a sworn law enforcement official
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Foreign language and culture skills and/or experience
• Experience working in a community oriented policing environment with an emphasis on service in a higher education environment/community

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

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