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Police Officer

Applications Close: Apr 6, 2026

Lawson State Community College

3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, AL 35221, USA

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Position Summary

The Police Officer promotes and maintains civil order; enforces laws and ordinances; conducts investigations; issues citations and makes arrests; patrols assigned areas to provide security; responds to alarm calls; prepares detailed reports concerning crimes and incidents; interviews victims and witnesses; maintains equipment in functional condition; establishes and maintains positive working relationships with the college community and community-at-large. Performs additional duties as required.

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3 04 based on experience ($39,759-$57,251)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patrols the college campuses and makes scheduled tours of buildings and grounds, by vehicle or on foot to ensure buildings and persons are secure.
Monitors events on campus to ensure security and safety for the students, participants, and attendees.
Responds to and investigates incidents on campus, including but not limited to, motor vehicle incidents, or criminal or college violations as assigned.
Enforces criminal and traffic laws; make arrests and issues summons as required.
Locks and unlocks outer doors, checks buildings and hallways, after hours for signs of unusual activity.
Issues tickets to violators of campus parking regulations.
Monitors students and visitors to ensure compliance with college policies and regulations.
Completes clear and concise written offense reports immediately following an incident.
Logs all activities in daily log register.
Inspects all assigned areas for safety hazards.
Investigates all adverse campus conditions and situations.
Participates in training concerning various aspects of law enforcement; attends department briefings.
Recertifies on firearms range annually.
Lifts, carries and moves heavy objects within safety limits.
Serves as relief dispatcher as may be required.
Demonstrates physical fitness and agility.
Serves on college committees as assigned.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned by appropriate personnel.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
One year of full-time Law Enforcement work experience
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Statutes and Ordinances pertaining to law enforcement
Community and problem-solving policing philosophies and principals
Effective oral and written communication skills (ability to prepare concise and accurate reports)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic computer skills
Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to maintain self-control and take directions from supervisor
Ability to perform physical activities necessary to protect oneself and others
Ability to effectively use firearms and equipment associated with the work

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

Valid Alabama Drivers License
APOST Certification
CPR Certification

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

A cover letter
An Online application
A current resume

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. 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.

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Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3 04 based on experience ($39,759-$57,251)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patrols the college campuses and makes scheduled tours of buildings and grounds, by vehicle or on foot to ensure buildings and persons are secure.
Monitors events on campus to ensure security and safety for the students, participants, and attendees.
Responds to and investigates incidents on campus, including but not limited to, motor vehicle incidents, or criminal or college violations as assigned.
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Locks and unlocks outer doors, checks buildings and hallways, after hours for signs of unusual activity.
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Monitors students and visitors to ensure compliance with college policies and regulations.
Completes clear and concise written offense reports immediately following an incident.
Logs all activities in daily log register.
Inspects all assigned areas for safety hazards.
Investigates all adverse campus conditions and situations.
Participates in training concerning various aspects of law enforcement; attends department briefings.
Recertifies on firearms range annually.
Lifts, carries and moves heavy objects within safety limits.
Serves as relief dispatcher as may be required.
Demonstrates physical fitness and agility.
Serves on college committees as assigned.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned by appropriate personnel.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
One year of full-time Law Enforcement work experience
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Statutes and Ordinances pertaining to law enforcement
Community and problem-solving policing philosophies and principals
Effective oral and written communication skills (ability to prepare concise and accurate reports)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic computer skills
Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to maintain self-control and take directions from supervisor
Ability to perform physical activities necessary to protect oneself and others
Ability to effectively use firearms and equipment associated with the work

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

Valid Alabama Drivers License
APOST Certification
CPR Certification

Application Procedures/Additional Information

A complete application packet consists of:

A cover letter
An Online application
A current resume

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Patrols the college campuses and makes scheduled tours of buildings and grounds, by vehicle or on foot to ensure buildings and persons are secure.
Monitors events on campus to ensure security and safety for the students, participants, and attendees.
Responds to and investigates incidents on campus, including but not limited to, motor vehicle incidents, or criminal or college violations as assigned.
Enforces criminal and traffic laws; make arrests and issues summons as required.
Locks and unlocks outer doors, checks buildings and hallways, after hours for signs of unusual activity.
Issues tickets to violators of campus parking regulations.
Monitors students and visitors to ensure compliance with college policies and regulations.
Completes clear and concise written offense reports immediately following an incident.
Logs all activities in daily log register.
Inspects all assigned areas for safety hazards.
Investigates all adverse campus conditions and situations.
Participates in training concerning various aspects of law enforcement; attends department briefings.
Recertifies on firearms range annually.
Lifts, carries and moves heavy objects within safety limits.
Serves as relief dispatcher as may be required.
Demonstrates physical fitness and agility.
Serves on college committees as assigned.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned by appropriate personnel.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, nights and weekends.

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High school diploma or GED
One year of full-time Law Enforcement work experience
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Statutes and Ordinances pertaining to law enforcement
Community and problem-solving policing philosophies and principals
Effective oral and written communication skills (ability to prepare concise and accurate reports)

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Basic computer skills
Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to maintain self-control and take directions from supervisor
Ability to perform physical activities necessary to protect oneself and others
Ability to effectively use firearms and equipment associated with the work

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Valid Alabama Drivers License
APOST Certification
CPR Certification

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A cover letter
An Online application
A current resume

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

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Police Officer

Applications Close: Apr 6, 2026

Lawson State Community College

3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, AL 35221, USA

15Views

Position Summary

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3 04 based on experience ($39,759-$57,251)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patrols the college campuses and makes scheduled tours of buildings and grounds, by vehicle or on foot to ensure buildings and persons are secure.
Monitors events on campus to ensure security and safety for the students, participants, and attendees.
Responds to and investigates incidents on campus, including but not limited to, motor vehicle incidents, or criminal or college violations as assigned.
Enforces criminal and traffic laws; make arrests and issues summons as required.
Locks and unlocks outer doors, checks buildings and hallways, after hours for signs of unusual activity.
Issues tickets to violators of campus parking regulations.
Monitors students and visitors to ensure compliance with college policies and regulations.
Completes clear and concise written offense reports immediately following an incident.
Logs all activities in daily log register.
Inspects all assigned areas for safety hazards.
Investigates all adverse campus conditions and situations.
Participates in training concerning various aspects of law enforcement; attends department briefings.
Recertifies on firearms range annually.
Lifts, carries and moves heavy objects within safety limits.
Serves as relief dispatcher as may be required.
Demonstrates physical fitness and agility.
Serves on college committees as assigned.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned by appropriate personnel.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
One year of full-time Law Enforcement work experience
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Statutes and Ordinances pertaining to law enforcement
Community and problem-solving policing philosophies and principals
Effective oral and written communication skills (ability to prepare concise and accurate reports)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic computer skills
Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to maintain self-control and take directions from supervisor
Ability to perform physical activities necessary to protect oneself and others
Ability to effectively use firearms and equipment associated with the work

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

Valid Alabama Drivers License
APOST Certification
CPR Certification

Application Procedures/Additional Information

A complete application packet consists of:

A cover letter
An Online application
A current resume

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

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