Position Summary

Routine law enforcement and emergency response work including campus surveillance, traffic control, securing buildings and accident and criminal investigation on all college campuses as assigned, and responding to any man-made or natural disasters.

Salary: Appropriate placement on salary schedule E2, Grade 3: $45,220 - $62,710

Hours per week: 40 hours per week. Shift will vary.
Adjustments to the scheduled work hours may be made by the appropriate administrator.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An on-line application
• Current résumé
• Copy high school diploma or equivalent and/or college transcript
• Copy of valid driver's license

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain campus surveillance by foot and vehicular patrol.
• Issue citations for traffic and parking violations and direct incoming and outgoing traffic.
• Monitor severe weather, check for leaks, fires and safety hazards.
• Lock and/or unlock campus buildings exterior doors as required. Ensure office and lab doors along with other restricted access areas are secure.
• Investigate accidents, criminal activity and/or suspicious incidents; complete and file appropriate reports as required by State of Alabama statue.
• Enforce Alabama State Laws, make arrests and prepare case reports for presentation to magistrate, district attorney, and grand jury.
• Defend members of the campus community by confronting potentially violent and armed individuals.
• Assist federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Assist students, faculty, and visitors with vehicular problems, assist visitors in locating buildings.
• Assist with fire evacuation, active shooter, lock down drills, and crime prevention efforts.
• Answer telephone; monitor radio; deliver messages.
• Make mail deliveries and/or deliver bank deposits.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to ensure appropriate shift coverage.
• Ability to work any campus deemed necessary to provide an adequate law enforcement presence.
• Serve on college and/or other professional committees as needed.
• Complete annual firearms and continuing education requirements as mandated by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC).
• Follow Campus Police Policy Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties with professionalism.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, some college is preferred.
• A current certification from the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) as a police officer is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of law enforcement experience is required.
• A valid driver's license and ability to be insurable is required.
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment background requirements as mandated by the State of Alabama and the Alabama Community College System is required.
• Must meet specific requirements as stipulated by the Alabama Peace Officer Handbook Training Commission and other legal criteria as required.

• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, to maintain confidentiality of office information, and to adhere to prescribed routines;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public;
• Ability to possess and use a firearm;
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and make appropriate decisions;
• Good hearing and eyesight (may be corrected);
• Keen observation abilities;
• Ability to climb stairs and provide physical assistance in removing individuals during emergency evacuations and dangerous conditions;
• Ability to respond to visual and auditory alarms;
• Ability to be responsible;
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to handle various situations in a calm and professional manner;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues;
• Ability to greet individuals of any background with friendliness, tact and courtesy;
• Ability to operate in a high-pressure situation and respond to issues in a calm manner;
• Ability to work flexible hours;
• Ability to traverse multiple campuses;
• Ability to effectively supervise personnel;
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative;
• Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job;
• Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work;
• A focus on details;
• A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs;
• A willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning;
• A willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs and department objectives;
• A positive attitude regardless of circumstance at hand;
• Confidence in decision making and communication skills.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
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.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The 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. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.calhoun.edu

P.O. Box 2216
Decatur, AL 35609
256-306-2590
256-306-2591

jobs@calhoun.edu