Position:            Police Officer- Jefferson Campus

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED certification required; Associate Degree preferred.
2. One year of work experience as a police officer required.
3. Current Alabama driver’s license required.
4. APOST certification and currency in CEU’s required.

Job Functions:

1. Provide foot and vehicular patrol of the campus.
2. Respond to and investigate all incidents on campus including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents or criminal or college violations.
3. Provide security to college community, as requested, including but not limited to escorting personnel to vehicles late at night or acting as a witness at meetings involving potentially irate personnel or students.
4. Enforce criminal and traffic laws, making arrests, and issuing summons as required.
5. Secure college buildings.
6. Write tickets for parking violations.
7. Complete incident reports.
8. Monitor authorized student activities for adherence to college policies.
9. Lock and unlock offices and buildings as requested.
10. Make emergency notifications.
11. Detect and report hazardous conditions including but not limited to potholes, light outages, obstructions, etc.
12. Complete twelve hours of continuing education annually as required by APOST.
13. Lend security support to either campus as requested.
14. Respond to fire alarms and advise fire department when necessary.
15. Administer emergency first aid/CPR.
16. Open car doors, if possible, when keys have been locked inside.
17. Assist in starting vehicles with weak batteries.
18. Maintain the college lost-and-found service.
19. Deliver messages to people who cannot be reached by phone or radio.
20. Transport the mail and cash receipts to designated “on and off” campus locations as appropriate.
21. Appear in court and testify as required.
22. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Salary:             $28,032.00- $41,434.00 based on State Board of Education Salary Schedule E and experience.

Application Deadline:  4:30 p.m., July 3, 2008 (DEADLINE EXTENDED)

Application Procedure:            An application packet consists of:

1. A completed Jefferson State Community College application specific to this position
2. Current resume
3. Proof of education
4. Work experience verification in writing from your current or previous employers confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section.  Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s).  Upon request from the applicant, work experience verification from current employer only may be delayed until an official offer of employment. (For clarification, please contact Human Resources)
5. Proof of current Alabama driver’s license
6. Proof of APOST certification and proof of currency in CEU’s

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.  Jefferson State Community College employment applications are available at www.jeffstateonline.com and from:

Human Resources Office                                                  Alabama State Employment Office

2601 Carson Road                                             820 Patterson Drive

Birmingham, AL 35215-3098                               Trussville, AL 35173

Phone: (205) 856-7764 or 856-7899                     Phone:  (205) 655-0395

Fax: (205) 856-7720

It is the official policy of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and Jefferson State Community College, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the State Board of Education, 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.  Jefferson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.  The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement any time prior to the awarding.

Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policies and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.  Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.