About the Department

JOB SUMMARY: This role is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of faculty, staff, students, and visitors by maintaining a secure and orderly environment. Police Officer duties include crime prevention and enforcement, conducting criminal investigations, overseeing traffic and parking operations, coordinating emergency and disaster response efforts, and providing a broad range of public safety services to the Gadsden State community. 
Direct Supervisory Responsibility:      NO

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:   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 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED certificate required
• One year of experience as a police officer or similar work required
• APOST Certification required
• Current Alabama driver’s license required 

Associate degree preferred

DESIRED 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

Other Qualifications

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:  May 2026 SALARY: Salary Schedule H35, 02 ($38,693 - $46,442) Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED FULL-TIME related experience that is stated on the initial job application only.  Be sure all experience is stated on the application! APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 12, 2026– 4:00 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; and (d) copies of transcripts of post-secondary education. Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.  Candidates not selected for this position may be considered for future openings 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 ([email protected]).   Salary Calculation: For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule.  Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all full-time work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other full-time work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position.  The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this full-time work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.      Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week.  The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature.  The College’s official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request.  If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment.  However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.  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.