Police Corporal, Patrol - 007413

About the role

The University of South Alabama’s Police Department is seeking to hire a Police Corporal, Patrol.

Responsibilities

• Performs police/patrol activities in the capacity of Assistant Shift Supervisor.
• Supervises officers in the absence of the Shift Sergeant to include: assigning duties, reviewing reports, addressing/reporting disciplinary issues to the Shift Sergeant and Patrol Captain.
• Conducts an arrival for duty inspection of personnel’s appearance, physical/mental condition, and equipment for the purpose of determining fitness for duty and working condition, in the absence of the Shift Sergeant.
• Qualifies, carries, uses and cares for his/her firearm and other related law enforcement equipment.
• Acts as on-scene commander during major incidents in absence of supervisor.
• Performs roving patrols on foot and in a vehicle.
• Operates a two-way radio, computer and other law enforcement technology.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, incidents and secures crime scenes.
• Prepares detailed written reports and reviews the reports of police officers.
• Acts in a supervisory capacity at special events when necessary.
• Notifies supervisors of problems encountered, disciplinary problems and/or other related topics.
• Ensures that warrants are signed and subpoenas are issued on each case.
• Interviews victims, witnesses and takes statements.
• Interrogates suspects involved in criminal activity and makes arrests when necessary.
• Testsifies in legal and administrative hearings.
• Directs traffic.
• Participates in awareness and crime prevention campaigns.

Requirements

• Absolutely essential: High school diploma or equivalent, three years of experience as a Police Officer, completion of the State of Alabama Police Officer Standards and Training, must meet the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama for a Police Officer, possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving records sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama and satisfactory completion of a drug/alcohol and psychological screenings required prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.