What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Trenholm State Community College?
Position Summary
The 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.
Salary Schedule- E3 04
Work-week: Sunday through Sunday
Work shifts: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm -11:00 pm, and 11:00 pm -7:00 am
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides campus security, law enforcement protection, and assists in civil defense preparedness.
- Provides foot and vehicular patrol of campus.
- Safeguards students, faculty, staff, authorized campus visitors, college property, buildings, and equipment.
- Responds to and investigates all incidents on campus including but not limited to criminal, security and safety, and college violations.
- Keeps administration updated on situations and developments involving the safety and security of college locations.
- Locks and unlocks offices and buildings daily.
- Monitors authorized student activities and other events on campus to ensure security, safety, and adherence to College policies.
- Prepares accidents and incident/offense reports.
- Assists in coordinating drills and exercises, including evacuation and lockdown drills in every building during every twenty-four-month cycle.
- Assists in coordinating drills and exercises, including evacuations and lockdown drills in every building during every twenty-four-month cycle.
- Assists in providing training to faculty and staff concerning indicators of potentially problematic behaviors so that positive behavioral interventions can allow the at-risk individuals to thrive.
- Assists in coordinating training for college personnel on matters of safety and security
- Assists in the development of plans and procedures for campus security, emergency response, and other related matters.
- Must be willing to work on all campus/instructional sites and on all shifts based on the needs of the college.
- Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System and Trenholm State Community College.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED Certificate is required.
- Minimum of three (2) years of employment experience as a police officer.
- APOST minimum Standards Certificate or ability to achieve a lateral transfer from APOST.
- Valid Alabama driver’s license.
- Must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Employment experience as a police officer in a college setting is preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of law enforcement methods, security methods, and traffic control procedures
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public
- Ability to effectively supervise personnel
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Prolonged sitting and standing at times.
- Some overnight travel may be required.
- Ability to travel independently.
- Ability to work with large groups.
- Ability to traverse both campuses.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Ability to communicate by using PC, telephone, and written media.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, or run for extended period of time.
- Valid driver's license or ability to travel independently.
- Ability to traverse campuses.
- Ability to lift, move or transport independently at least up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage complicated tasks.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Ability to meet other physical demands to comparable professional position in the public or private sector.
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Application Procedures/Additional Information
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. A complete application packet consists of:
- Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
- A current resume, including three (3) references.
- Official postsecondary transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred. Official electronic transcripts may be emailed or mailed from the issuing institution or delivered by the applicant if officially sealed. Personal, student, or internet copies of transcripts provided by applicant will not be accepted.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm 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. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
Trenholm 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 the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.
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ACCS
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Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.
Premium amounts:
- Single $ 30
- Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
- Employee Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
- Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
- Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium
- Member $ 50
- Spouse $ 50
Salary : $100