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University of South Alabama

Police Officer - 003636, 006886, 007127, 006931, 005270, 005271, 005272

University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36624

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Police Officer Position Numbers:

003636, 006886, 007127, 006931, 005270, 005271, 005272

Division:

Finance and Administration

Department:

240100 - University Police

Posting Information:

Number of Vacancies: 3. Job Open Date: 01/06/2026. Open Until Filled: Yes. Job Location: Main Campus. Working Days: Varies. Working Hours: Varies. Full-time or Part-Time: Full Time. Regular or Temporary: Regular.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent, meet Alabama state standards for a Police Officer. Satisfactory completion of drug/alcohol and psychological screenings required prior to employment. Possession of a valid driver’s license with a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University.

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Job Description Summary:

The University of South Alabama’s Police Department is seeking to hire Police Officers. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

Qualifies, carries, uses, and cares for authorized firearm and other related law enforcement equipment such as handcuffs, crowd control baton, flashlight, two‑way radio, whistle, and leather accessories.

Investigates crimes, accidents, or incidents and prepares written reports of investigations and other activities.

Performs patrol of assigned area(s) on foot, patrol vehicle, or other methods.

Enforces state and federal laws with police powers of arrest.

Enforces University rules and regulations.

Conducts traffic‑related enforcement for both moving and parking violations.

Responds to various types of emergencies and performs activities necessary to protect life and property, including summoning appropriate emergency response agencies and personnel.

Responds to and investigates criminal and non‑criminal incidents and completes appropriate reports.

Performs law enforcement services on University owned and leased property in accordance with applicable law.

Provides security‑related services at special functions and other times as required by department supervisors.

Directs traffic as needed.

Apprehends violators of traffic/criminal law as prescribed by law.

Testifies in legal/administrative hearings as needed.

Performs patrols to prevent or reduce the likelihood of criminal offenses being committed.

Regular and prompt attendance.

Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.

Related duties as required.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries Higher Education

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