Police Field Training Officer - Department Only - 529461

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Field Training Officer facilitates field learning to ensure that officer recruits acquire the knowledge and skills to become a successful UAPD Police Officer. Serves in an ongoing role as a mentor, role model, and educational resource for recruits and fellow employees. Provides support to the unit leader. Performs standard Police Officer duties while not conducting field trainings. Drives a University vehicle. Must meet and adhere to the established guidelines for the use of a UAPD assigned take-home vehicle.

Requirements

• Must be a current Police Officer I or Police Officer II in good standing at The University of Alabama.
• Must have received a "meets expectations" or higher on most recent performance evaluation.
• Three (3) years of experience as a sworn police officer.
• 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 related to being a Police Officer.
• Strong working knowledge of agency policies, procedures, and directives with the ability to consistently model exemplary law enforcement duties.
• Ability to motivate, teach, and facilitate learning.
• Ability to vary teaching/training methods to an individual recruit.
• Ability to provide critical, constructive feedback and clear direction.
• Demonstrated past initiative to maintain/improve police officer skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use good judgement, make effective decisions, and demonstrate courage and accountability.
• Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with conflict.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be a current UA employee working in the Police Operations Department to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Foreign language skills.
• Previous teaching or training experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates field learning to ensure that officer recruits acquire the knowledge and skills to become a successful UAPD Police Officer.
• Serves in an ongoing role as a mentor, role model, and educational resource for recruits and fellow employees.
• Provides support to the unit leader.
• Performs standard Police Officer duties while not conducting field trainings.
• Drives a University vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level