Position Summary

The Assistant Chief of Police/Senior Officer in Charge implements the College’s security policies and procedures and maintains peace, order, safety, and security for students, faculty, staff, and the public. This position safeguards the College’s physical facilities, grounds, and property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal activities. This position will also assist the Chief/Director of LE training as an instructor for MMI LE program. This position supervises one FT and 4-6 PT security officers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to adhering to general policies and guidelines specified by the ACCS Board of Trustees and the MMI Faculty/Staff Handbook, the successful candidate will also perform the following duties:

Provides campus security, law enforcement protection, and assists in civil defense preparedness.
Supervises and schedules security officers to ensure coverage after hours, weekends, and holidays.
Provides foot and vehicular patrol of campus.
Safeguards students, faculty, staff, authorized campus visitors, college property, buildings, and equipment.
Responds to and investigates all incidents on campus including but not limited to criminal, security and safety, and college violations.
Keeps administration updated on situations and developments involving the safety and security of college locations.
Ensures all campus facilities are secured at appropriate times.
Monitors student activities and other events on campus to ensure security, safety, and adherence to college policies.
Prepares accident and incident/offense reports.
Manages college parking enforcement program.
Manages all LE related equipment maintenance and expiration [when applicable] (vehicle boots, keys and locks, door lock systems, LE vehicles, pyrotechnics, med equip, etc).
Assists in coordinating drills and exercises, including evacuation and lockdown drills in every building in compliance with current policy directives.
Assists in providing training to faculty and staff concerning indicators of potentially problematic behaviors so that positive behavioral interventions can allow the at-risk individuals to thrive.
Assists in coordinating training for college personnel on matters of safety and security.
Assists in the development of plans and procedures for campus security, emergency response, and other related matters.
Must be willing to work on campus/instructional site and on all shifts based on the needs of the college.
Assists the Police Chief/Director of LE Training as an instructor in MMI LE program, to include assisting with the administrative requirements related to this program.
Assists the Police Chief/Director of LE Training in developing partnerships with outside agencies and organizations that can contribute to the quality and success of MMI’s LE program.
Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System and Marion Military Institute.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED Certificate is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of employment experience as a police officer.
APOSTC Qualified Instructor experience in classroom as well as practical (hands-on) environments.
APOSTC minimum Standards Certificate or ability to achieve a lateral transfer from APOSTC.
Must have experience using MOVE system, to include eCrime, eCrash, MapClick and eForms.
Also must have access and experience with AlaCop and AELECTS.
Valid Alabama driver’s license.
Must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Employment experience as a police officer in a college setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of law enforcement methods, security methods, and traffic control procedures.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral, using PC, telephone, and other media.
Ability to see needs of MMI program and recognize capabilities in other organizations that may be able to fill those needs and develop partnerships with those agencies.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
Ability to effectively supervise personnel.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
Some overnight travel may be required.
Ability to travel independently.
Ability to work with large groups.
Ability to work flexible hours.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, sit, walk, or run for extended period of time.
Ability to lift, move or transport independently at least up to 30 pounds.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage complicated tasks.
Ability to meet other physical demands to comparable professional position in the public or private sector.

SALARY:

Salary Schedule C3 01, $57,789-66,534; based on relevant education and experience.

PROJECTED START DATE:

ASAP.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

APPLICATION DEADLINE/PROCEDURE: Complete application files must be received through NeoEd by May 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., Central. A complete application package consists of: online MMI employment application, Letter of interest, Current resume [Note: Resume should address how the applicant has fulfilled the qualifications, required and preferred (if applicable), listed on this job announcement], and Copy of college transcripts and higher [Note: Applicants should submit ONLY those transcripts from institutions where degrees were awarded (Associates degree or higher. Official transcripts will be required if you are offered the position)]. Applicant application files that are not complete by the closing date will not be considered. The College may extend the application deadline to ensure an adequate pool of qualified applicants. Prior to a job offer being made, applicant must submit employment verifications from current and prior education employers. NOTE: Failure to receive any item listed above, on or before the closing date, will result in disqualification from further consideration. Only items that are postmarked on or before the closing date can be accepted after the closing date. If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact: NEOGOV Customer Service: Monday-Friday (855)524-5627 An advisory committee will review application files. Individuals selected as finalists will be invited for an interview. A maximum of three finalists will be recommended to the College President for consideration. The President may select one of the recommended applicants to fill the vacancy or may choose to reopen the application and selection process. Applicants must travel at their own expense. If you have a disability and may require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 683.2368. MMI is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or application for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. The school will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants of employees. The school reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Marion Military Institute is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.