POSITION: Police Officer 1
REPORTS TO: Director of Safety and Security/Chief of Police
POSITION SUMMARY: The Police Department provides for the safety and well-being of the faculty, staff, students, and visitors through crime prevention and control, enforcement of state and federal laws, criminal investigation, traffic and parking supervision, and other services and duties related to maintaining public order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. Some post-secondary education preferred.
- Minimum two years of related work experience.
- Must have APOST certification.
- Must have knowledge of the city, state, and federal laws.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to deal effectively with the public in emergency situations.
- Must have knowledge of first aid and CPR.
- Must maintain the level of physical fitness required to perform typical police duties.
- Must have a valid Alabama driver’s license.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities of this position include but not limited to the following:
- Respond to and investigate incidents on campus necessitating police involvement, including vehicle accidents, security and safety incidents, and criminal activity.
- Enforce criminal and traffic laws, make arrests, and issue summons as required.
- Provide security to College community, including escorting individuals to vehicles late at night and securing college buildings.
- Detect and report hazardous conditions, including but not limited to potholes, road obstructions, and other dangers.
- In order to perform these essential functions, the Police Officer must be present at work. Therefore, attendance is an essential function.
SALARY: Appropriate placement on State Salary Schedule E3 ($39,759-$57,251) of the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application packet must be received no later than 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2025. A complete application packet consists of:
(1) Completed Wallace State Community College employment application with three work references.
(2) Résumé
(3) Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the qualifications outlined for the position.
(4) Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.
(5) Separate transcripts from each college attended (photocopies will suffice until employed)
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at time of appointment. All application materials must be submitted as a complete packet and will become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only application packets received during the period of this announcement will be considered.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: WWW.WALLACESTATE.EDU/EMPLOYMENT
Please Note:
ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these documents during the process.
When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement. Most correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of all application material is June 17, 2025.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The College reserves the right to fill the position within four months of the stated deadline date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position should circumstances warrant the need to fill more than one position.
Applicants scheduled for an interview may receive or review the Essential Functions for the position at the time of the personal interview. Any applicant, however, may request a copy of the Essential Functions for the position prior to the interview appointment. All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Before an offer of employment can be made to the selected candidate, the College will require written verification (on letterhead and signed by an appropriate authority) from current and previous employers confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section.
Wallace State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College Systems, 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. Wallace State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Wallace State reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award.
If you have a disability and may require accommodation, please notify us at 256-352-8029. Wallace State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirm an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39,759.00 - $57,251.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person