Campus Police Officer

Duties and Knowledge

The Campus Police Officer reports directly to the Chief of Police as part of the Department of Student Affairs. Officers need experience working in a community oriented policing environment with an emphasis on service in a higher education environment/community. This is a full-time position with benefits commensurate with other Jones College employees in this department.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to learn and utilize computer software designed for law enforcement
• Good attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to use good judgment and make effective decisions
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to demonstrate courage and take responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with conflict
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Specific Duties

• Performs patrol of assigned area(s) on foot, patrol vehicle, or other methods; issues parking permits and provides general information to visitors;
• enforces state and federal laws with police powers of arrest;
• enforces college 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 to include 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 college owned and leased property in accordance with applicable law;
• provides security related services at special functions and other times as required by department supervisor(s);
• 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
• maintain a professional law enforcement image and carry out duties in a professional manner and method.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current certification by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (MLEOTA) is preferred.
• Anyone hired must become certified within one year of being employed.
• Must possess a valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Five years of experience in Law Enforcement.

Contact Persons

All inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Office: Human Resources Director - Christy Holifield, Address: Jones County Junior College, 900 S. Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437, Phone: 601.477.2406, Fax: 601.477.4017.

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