Police Officer

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Gadsden, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03995
College/Division: GSCC-603070-Security Services
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
Closing Date: 2/4/2024 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Gadsden State Community College
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES:

• Provide foot and vehicular patrol of the campus.
  • Respond to and investigate all incidents on campus including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents or criminal or college violations.
  • Conduct complex misdemeanor and or felony investigations including but not limited to interviewing victims, suspects and offenders, preparing photo lineups, collecting evidence and preparing case files.
  • 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 irate personnel or students.

Enforce criminal and traffic laws, making arrests, and issuing summons as required.

Secure college buildings.

Issue tickets for parking violations.

Complete detailed incident reports.

Monitor authorized student activities for adherence to college policies.

Lock and unlock offices and buildings as requested.

Ensure appropriate transport of bank deposits for college business office.

Escort dignitaries and provide executive security.

• Detect and report hazardous conditions including but not limited to potholes, light outages, obstructions, etc.
• Complete twelve hours of continuing education annually as required by APOST and other training as designated by the Chief of Police.

Lend security support to all campuses as requested.

Assist as needed with issuing parking decals and student IDs.

Collect and maintain lost and found property.

Appear in court and testify as required.

Assist and participate in emergency training, drills and exercises.

Monitor security cameras.

Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.

As required by Code of Alabama 36-21-55 and the Alabama Community College Chancellor's Policy, final applicants will complete the following before an offer of employment is made:

• Fingerprint Based Criminal History (36-21-55.3(a)
• Current and Prior Law Enforcement Disciplinary Actions Review (36-21-55.3(a)2)
• Residential Address Review (36-21-55.3(a)3
• Social Media Review (36-21-55.3)
• Professional Reference Review (36-21-55.3(a)5
• Secondary and Post-Secondary Educational Disciplinary Action Review (36-21-55.3(a)
• Credit History Review (36-21-55.3(a)8)
• Driver's History Review (Chancellor's Policy)
• Drug Screen (Chancellor's Policy)
• Psychological Review (Chancellor's Policy)
• Polygraph (Chancellor's Policy)

Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or GED certificate required. Associate degree preferred.
• One year of experience as a Police Officer or similar work required.
• APOST Certification required.
• Current Alabama driver's license required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of city, state, and federal laws.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public in emergency situations.
• Must be available to work all shifts including day, evening, night and weekends.
• Certified in first aid/CPR.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
  • Good physical condition and strength; ability to lift 50 pounds from the ground; ability to lift arms above the head.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and climb up and down ladders.
• Ability to pass the weapons qualification requirement (APOST).
• Ability to adapt to a work schedule rotation.
• Ability to obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification.

Application Procedures/Additional Information
PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
February 2024
SALARY:
Salary Schedule E-3, Grade 04 - $38,979 - $56,128, based on previous full-time and related experience, as submitted by the candidate in the application packet, subject to verification upon hire.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
February 4, 2024 - 11:59 P.M.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume; (d) copies of high school diploma/transcript or GED certificate, (e) copies of required licenses and certifications
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms
IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu).
Please Note:• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- 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 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.
All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.
If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:NEOGOV Customer Service:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
(855) 524-5627
Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer.
It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment.
Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
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.
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.
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)
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. For more information visit 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 12.59% (effective 10/01/22)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10/01/22)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)
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. For more information visit
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

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).
Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
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Did you include your letter of interest? ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume; (d) copies of high school diploma/transcript or GED certificate, (e) copies of requi...