Police Corporal (Internal Search)

Alabama State University, Department of Public Safety, invites applications for the position of Police Corporal. This position is responsible for supervising, evaluating, and assigning a number of law enforcement officers and support staff on an assigned shift.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Patrols assigned districts, watches for and investigates unusual activity or circumstances; checks buildings for unsecured windows, doors, malfunctioning lights, fire hazards, and dangerous conditions
• Responds to radio calls, crime violations in progress, and reports unusual incidents
• Checks vehicle registrations, individual ID’s, and outstanding warrants;
• Completes reports, to include incident reports, activity logs, and field interview cards;
• Walks perimeter of buildings and grounds to check for any suspicious activities and remains at buildings until secured if found unlocked; assists tourists, motorists, faculty, staff and students;
• Gives directions of locations of campus buildings or departments; assists with vehicle lock-outs and calls for road-side services; directs traffic in situations such as accidents, special events, malfunctioning traffic signals, or illegally parked vehicles;
• Enforces campus parking regulations;
• Assists other police agencies with traffic control when needed; assists in protecting VIP’s by limiting the public access, inspects packages, escorts VIP’s and controls entry areas of meetings;
• Conducts investigations of traffic accidents, interviews persons involved and interviews witnesses; maintains technical proficiency in the areas of firearms, current court rulings, changes in state laws in new law enforcement methods and techniques;
• Provides information and education regarding high risk areas, precautionary measures in times of increased criminal activity, and general tips in crime prevention; escorts individuals who work early or late shifts, from buildings to their vehicles, monitors campus parking lots, and performs other related work as assigned.

High school diploma, valid driver license with and insurable driving record, certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standard and Training Commission (APOSTIC), or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment, 2 years of law enforcement experience at the college / university, municipal, state or federal level, and must not have been convicted of criminal or domestic violence related offenses are required.

EEOC STATEMENT :

It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.