Job Description
Posting Details Position Information
Position Number 003636, 006886, 007127, 006931, 005270, 005271, 005272, 004124, 006856
Position Title Police Officer - 003636, 006886, 007127, 006931, 005270, 005271, 005272, 004124, 006856
Division Finance and Administration
Department 240100 - University Police
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, must meet the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama for a Police Officer. Satisfactory completion of drug/alcohol and psychological screenings required prior to employment. Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.
Preferred Qualifications A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama's Police Department is seeking to hire Police Officers. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions - Qualifies, carries, uses, and cares for authorized firearm and other related law enforcement equipment such as handcuffs, crowd control baton, flashlight, two-way radio, whistle, and leather accessories.
- Investigates crimes, accidents, or incidents and prepares written reports of investigations and other activities.
- Performs patrol of assigned area(s) on foot, patrol vehicle, or other methods.
- Enforces state and federal laws with police powers of arrest.
- Enforces University rules and regulations.
- Conducts traffic-related enforcement for both moving and parking violations.
- Responds to various types of emergencies and performs activities necessary to protect life and property to include summoning appropriate emergency response agencies and personnel.
- Responds to and investigates criminal and non-criminal incidents and completes appropriate reports.
- Performs law enforcement services on University owned and leased property in accordance with applicable law.
- Provides security-related services at special functions and other times as required by department supervisor(s).
- Directs traffic as needed.
- Apprehends violators of traffic/criminal law as prescribed by law.
- Testifies in legal/administrative hearings as needed.
- Performs patrols to prevent or reduce the likelihood of criminal offenses being committed.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies 3
Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 01/06/2026
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Varies
Working Hours Varies
Job Location Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time Full Time
Regular or Temporary Regular
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Part time