Police Officer I - Department Only - K9
Job no: 529191
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Police/Security/Safety
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $27.21 - Midpoint: $35.35 (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 The University of Alabama Police Department to be considered.
Job Summary: The Police Officer I - K9 performs standard Police Officer duties with K9 as needed to support the safety and security of the campus community. Performs regular K9 searches of campus facilities, property, venues, and athletic events. Responds to bomb threats and assists with making routine checks for planted explosive devices prior to events that draw large crowds or generate controversy. Promotes UAPD’s community-oriented policing mission through programs, K9 demonstrations, community events, and community interactions. Conducts regular on-shift training and attends supervised training each month throughout the duration of the assignment to provide a safer environment for the campus community. Cares for the departmental K9 placed in their charge twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Additional Department Summary: Drives a University vehicle. Must meet and adhere to established guidelines for the use of a UAPD assigned take-home vehicle.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Must be a current Police Officer I in good standing at the University of Alabama. Must have received a “meets expectation” 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 polices.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have home ownership or written consent from the assignee’s landlord to house the canine on their property.
Skills and Knowledge: Skills and knowledge related to being a Police Officer. Must be physically capable of controlling K9 partner, climbing stairs, obstacles, and elevation changes with K9 partner. Must be able to lift and carry K9 partner in the event of a K9 injury. Demonstrated initiative to maintain and improve K9 team performance. Ability to observe and assess behavioral patterns in K9. Ability to foster a positive bond with K9 partner.
Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years of law enforcement experience as a sworn police officer. Previous teaching or training experience. Previous K9 handler experience. Previous Bomb Technician or EOD experience. Bachelor’s degree.
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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