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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application packet must be received in the no later than 1 p. m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023. A complete application packet consists of:

Completed Wallace State Community College employment application with three work references

Résumé

Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the qualifications outlined for the position

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.

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.