Police Officer (Full-Time)

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Phenix City, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2026-04

College / Division : CVCC-601120-Security Services

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2026

Closing Date : 2 / 25 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Central

Campus Location : Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Position Summary

NOTE : CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OBSERVES EASTERN TIME.

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, promotes and maintains civil order; enforces laws and ordinances; conducts investigations; issues citations and makes arrests; patrols assigned area 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. Provide a secure environment through crime prevention and control, traffic and parking supervision, disaster coordination, maintenance of public order, and other related services. The schedule for this position is flexible and may require availability during both daytime and evening hours.

Salary : Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3 04 : ($41,994-$57,251), which is based on years of directly related full-time experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a complete online application packet through the online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for this position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

A complete application packet consists of the following :

• Online employment application
• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Copy of a high school diploma or GED certificate, or copies of all college transcripts clearly identifying the applicant, institution(s), and date(s) the degree(s) were conferred.
• Copies of all pertinent certifications or licensures

Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and / or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet the minimum required qualifications and for appropriate placement on the salary schedule. Letter(s) must include employment dates, employment status, and job title, and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Application materials, including transcripts, must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Degrees must be posted on transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, official transcripts may be requested by the College prior to the extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all application materials become the property of CVCC. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. NO PHOTOS, please. The College will deny requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts.

Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible or as negotiated.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Other duties may be assigned by the CVCC Chief of Police, Dean of Students and Campus Services, or the President.

1. Provides foot and vehicular patrol of the campus and makes scheduled tours of buildings and grounds to ensure buildings and persons are secure.

2. Responds to and investigates incidents on campus, including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents or criminal or College violations.

3. Assists with conducting misdemeanor and / or felony investigations, including but not limited to, interviewing victims, suspects, and offenders, preparing photo lineups, collecting evidence, and preparing case files.

4. Provides security to the College community, as requested, including but not limited to escorting personnel to vehicles late at night or acting as a witness as requested.

5. Enforces criminal and traffic laws, makes arrests, and issues summons as required.

6. Keeps the Police Chief and College administration updated on situations and developments involving the safety and security of the College.

7. Secure College buildings.

8. Issue tickets for parking violations.

9. Complete detailed, clear, and concise incident reports immediately following an incident.

10. Logs all activities in the daily log register.

11. Inspects all areas for safety hazards and reports issues and submits maintenance orders as needed.

12. Investigates all adverse campus conditions and situations.

13. Monitors events on campus to ensure security and safety for the students, participants, and attendees, and enforces adherence to College policies.

14. Locks and unlocks offices and buildings as requested and checks buildings and hallways, after hours, for signs of unusual activity.

15. Transport mail to the post office when requested by the administration.

16. Transport bank deposits for the College Business Office.

17. Assist with electronic emergency notifications to the campus community.

18. Provide escorts and assistance with campus visitors as directed.

19. Detect and report hazardous conditions, including but not limited to potholes, light outages, obstructions, etc.

20. Completes twelve hours of continuing education annually as required by APOST and other training as designated by the Chief of Police.

21. Recertifies on firearms range annually.

22. Maintains availability to work all shifts, including day, evening, night, and weekends.

23. Collects and maintains lost and found properly.

24. Appears in court and testifies as required.

25. Assists and participates in emergency training, drills, and exercises.

26. Monitors security cameras.

27. Serves as game day administrator for athletic events and provides security for athletic competitions, college events, and activities.

28. Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Adheres to all policies and procedures set forth by the College.

2. Maintains confidentiality of identified sensitive information and of departmental information.

3. Remains current in and enhance professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education.

4. Interacts with and serve diverse student and employee populations in a courteous and friendly manner.

5. Adheres to College standards of professionalism and confidentiality, including courteous and friendly interaction with other CVCC employees.

6. Maintains appropriate work hours as outlined in State and College policies and assigned by the Chief of Police.

7. Recruits potential students to the College and assist in retention efforts.

8. Represents the institution in a positive manner.

9. Demonstrates physical fitness and agility.

10. Serves on College and community committees as assigned

11. Participates in the College's strategic planning and strategic enrollment management planning processes.

14. Assists with training for college personnel on matters of safety and security.

15. Assists in the development of plans and procedures for campus security, emergency response, and other related matters.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum of two (2) years of employment experience as a police officer required

Valid Alabama Peace Officers Standard and Training Commission (APOST) Minimum Standards Certificate or ability to achieve a lateral transfer from APOST required

Must have the ability to qualify with a personal firearm and obtain a concealed carry license within first month of employment

Valid Alabama Driver's License required and must be insurable by the College's insurance carrier

Must have the ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within the first month of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution.

Application Procedures / Additional Information

All correspondence with applicants regarding this search will be sent via email.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy announcement and must submit a complete application packet via the online application process by the deadline in order to be considered. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD PHOTOS.

The online application link is found on the employment page of the College's website :

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Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Search Registration.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. In the event a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification program (E-Verify) which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Applicants hired by CVCC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.

CVCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. CVCC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees. CVCC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King / Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10 / 01 / 25)

Law Enforcement Officers :

Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 25)

Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10 / 01 / 25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Premium amounts :

Single $ 30

Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207

Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282

Family (with Spouse and dependents

) $ 307

Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note : The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

Member $ 50

Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

Member $ 50

Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38

Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10 / 01 / 17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees / Dependents at two-year colleges :

1 / 3 waived after 1st year

2 / 3 waived after 2nd year

3 / 3 waived after 3rd year

Note : Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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Have you attached all required documents to complete your application packet, including a cover letter, résumé, a copy of your high school diploma or a copy of all college transcripts, a copy of your APOST certification, and a copy of all pertinent certifications or licensures? Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

Yes

No

02

Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of employment experience as a police officer?

Yes

No

03

Do you currently have a valid Peace Officer Standard and Training Commission (APOST) Minimum Standards Certificate or ability to immediately achieve the lateral transfer from APOST?

Yes

No

04

Do you have the ability to qualify with a personal firearm and obtain a concealed carry license within the first month of employment?

Yes

No

05

Do you currently have a valid driver's license and do you feel that you would be insurable by the College's insurance carrier?

Yes

No

06

Do you currently hold a CPR and First Aid Certification or do you have the ability to obtain these certifications within the first month of employment?

Yes

No

07

Do you acknowledge that, if selected for this position, placement on Salary Schedule E3-04 is determined by years of directly related full-time experience? If so, please confirm that all such experience has been listed on your application.

Yes

No

Required Question