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 training with emergency response partners to ensure proper unified response during critical events.
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 college.
Comply with the policies of the Alabama Community System and Trenholm State Community College.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED Certificate is required.
- Minimum of three (3) 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.
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.
- Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION:
Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. "Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Minimum Qualifications" section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.
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 by 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.
SUMMARY ABOUT US:
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College (Trenholm State) is a comprehensive two-year community college in Montgomery, Alabama. The College offers associate transfer degrees, associate degrees, and certificates that lead directly to the workforce. Additionally, the College provides adult learning opportunities, civic, social, cultural, and personal development; business and industry training; and support for economic development in the central Alabama region. Trenholm State is part of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), governed by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. The College operates multiple instructional sites, including the Trenholm Campus, the Patterson Site, and several off-campus instructional locations offering credit, non-credit, adult education, and dual enrollment programs. Trenholm State delivers additional educational and training services for Montgomery and the surrounding areas. For more information, please visit
http://www.trenholmstate.edu.
