Job Details
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $27.21 - Midpoint: $35.38 (Hourly N9)
Department/Organization: 507121 - Police Operations
Normal Work Schedule: Varies; May include holidays, weekends, overtime, and voluntary and mandatory events; Hours are subject to change based on the operational needs of the unit, departments, and the University community.
Note to Applicants: This is a department only search. You must be a current UA employee working in UAPD to be considered.
Job Summary: The Police Officer I - Safe Streets Task Force (SSTF) performs law enforcement duties, under moderate supervision, at the state and federal levels. Identifies and targets criminal enterprise groups for prosecution, including those involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, alien smuggling, violent crimes such as murder and aggravated assault, robbery, and violent street gang activity. Focuses on the apprehension of dangerous fugitives when there is or may be a federal investigative interest.
Additional Department Summary: Drives a University vehicle. Must meet and adhere to the established guidelines for the use of a UAPD assigned take-home vehicle.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Police Officer I - SSTF
Must be a current Police Officer I in good standing at the University of Alabama. Must have received a “meets expectations” or higher on most recent performance evaluation. Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen. Must have valid U.S. driver’s license. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Must be able to pass an in-depth background check conducted by the Department of Justice and be able to obtain all necessary security clearances.
Police Officer II - SSTF
Must be a current Police Officer II in good standing at the University of Alabama. Must have received a “meets expectations” or higher on most recent performance evaluation. Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen. Must have valid U.S. driver’s license. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Must be able to pass an in-depth background check conducted by the Department of Justice and be able to obtain all necessary security clearances.
Police Field Training Officer - SSTF
Must be a current Police Field Training Officer in good standing at the University of Alabama. Must have received a “meets expectations” or higher on most recent performance evaluation. Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen. Must have valid U.S. driver’s license. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Must be able to pass an in-depth background check conducted by the Department of Justice and be able to obtain all necessary security clearances.
Skills and Knowledge: Skills and knowledge related to being a Police Officer. Ability to conduct complex investigations. Ability to analyze and cross-reference investigative data, intelligence reports, surveillance information, and law enforcement database results to identify patterns, associations, and investigative leads. Knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws, investigative procedures, arrest authority, search and seizure requirements, and constitutional protections, including a strong understanding of the Fourth Amendment. Ability to apply sound tactics when conducting arrests, serving warrants, executing search warrants, and participating in surveillance or other high-risk operations. Knowledge of evidence handling, documentation, reporting, and chain-of-custody procedures in accordance with FBI and agency policy. Ability to communicate, coordinate, and share information effectively with FBI personnel, prosecutors, and federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports, affidavits, summaries, and investigative documentation. Must demonstrate courage, integrity, discretion, professionalism, sound tactical judgment, physical fitness, and safety awareness. Must be available for on-call duty, extended hours, irregular schedules, emergency callouts, travel, and rapidly evolving situations.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience conducting violent crime investigations or organized criminal enterprises. Prior assignment to a federal, state, local, or multi-agency task force. Experience preparing investigative reports, affidavits, warrant applications, case summaries, and prosecution-related documentation while coordinating with prosecutors and law enforcement partners.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
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- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
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