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Police Officer

1/17/2026

The Police Officer is responsible for preventing and suppressing crime, protecting life and property, and performing rescue operations. They must prepare reports and determine reasonable cause for detainment.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Talladega College, Alabama's first private historically black liberal arts college, has been known for academic excellence for over 150 years. It is listed among the Princeton Review's Best Colleges in the Southeast; US News & World Report's best national liberal arts colleges, best HBCUs and Top Performers on Social Mobility; and Kiplinger's Best Value colleges and universities. Kiplinger named Talladega the second best college in the nation for "low average graduating debt" in 2019. The campus is noted for its breathtaking historic buildings as well as its state-of-the-art facilities. A new, 45.000-square-foot residence hall opened in January, 2019. The College opened two additional buildings in 2020 - the Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center and the Dr. William R. Harvey Museum of Art, which houses Hale Woodruff's critically-acclaimed Amistad Murals and other great works of art. Talladega is located in an historic district of the city of Talladega, Alabama. Its main campus includes 44 buildings on 50 acres, surrounded by the city and gently rolling woodlands. The beautiful oak-lined campus boasts several historic landmarks: Swayne Hall (1852), the original school house has been used for classrooms; the President's House (1881); DeForest Chapel (1903), that houses the famous 17 stained-glass windows by David C. Driskell; and Savery Library (1939), the original home of the Amistad Murals.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

The Police Officer’s responsibilities are to prevent and suppress crime; protect life and property by effecting arrest, pursue fleeing suspects; perform rescue operations; prepare arrest and incident reports as necessary, and determine when there is reasonable cause to detain. The police officer must understand when deadly force may be used. Officer will operate a law enforcement vehicle both day and night and must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of constituencies. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Desired candidate must possess an Alabama Driver’s License, Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training required (APOSTC). Must have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent required. An Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred. Two years’ work experience in law enforcement, public safety, security or corrections. Personal history free of criminal convictions which legally precludes employment in a position of trust. Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal skills. Appropriate licenses required for carrying and handling firearms. Must qualify annually with firearm, baton, and defensive driving.

Application Process:

All qualified candidates should send a cover letter, résumé Talladega College application, copy of transcript and at least three professional references to [email protected]. You may also mail to: Human Resources, Talladega College, 627 W. Battle Street, Talladega, AL 35160, or fax 256-761-6450.

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Key Skills

Crime PreventionCommunicationReport WritingInterpersonal SkillsLaw EnforcementPublic SafetyEmergency ResponseCriminal JusticeFirearm HandlingDefensive DrivingArrest ProceduresIncident ReportingRescue OperationsPursuit TechniquesDetainment ProceduresUse of Force