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 - Community Relations works with the University community and surrounding Tuscaloosa community to identify and resolve problems. Serves in the Operations Division. Develops policies and coordinates the department’s community relations function. Organizes, plans, implements, operates, and maintains community relations programs. Represents the department at speaking engagements, training, and presentations. Serves on committees. Develops community policing strategies and identifies training needs through interviews with citizen representatives. Consults with those involved in internal investigations, confers with supervisors, and establishes community groups where needed. Partners with Public Safety Communications and Clery Compliance leadership and staff.
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:
Police Officer I - Community Relations
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.
Police Officer II - Community Relations
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.
Police Field Training Officer - Community Relations
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.
Skills and Knowledge: Skills and knowledge related to being a Police Officer. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Strong decision-making, conflict management, and problem-solving skills. Strong teaching and facilitation skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with conflict. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Proficient in the use of standard desktop software and ability to learn department-specific systems and software.
Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years of law enforcement experience as a sworn police officer. Experience with public speaking with large crowds.
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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