Corporal

Job ID: 269846

Location: Columbus State University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.

CSU's core values - Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.

Department Information

University Police

Job Summary

This is a supervisory and participatory commissioned position providing general law enforcement and service-related duties for a Board of Regents Institution. Work involves supervision of police officers, dispatchers, and campus safety officers. This includes assigning tasks, analyzing and evaluating officer's reports, and participating in officer training programs. Requires thorough knowledge of federal, state, university and departmental laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Must demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making within limits prescribed by laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to promote organizational goals and objectives.
• Provide general law enforcement duties in the protection, safety and welfare of persons and property under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents by enforcing Georgia Law and making arrest when necessary.
• Plans and directs work assignments of officers on shift as delegated by the sergeant.
• Writes reports, analyzes workloads and plans work schedules as delegated by the sergeant.
• Patrols assigned area or event, while observing and instructing officers.
• Responds to major calls or emergencies to direct or assist officers as needed.
• Provides leadership in the absence of the sergeant.
• Enforces departmental policies and procedures as a supervisor of the other officers.
• Assists in the training and evaluation of new officers in the Field Training Program.
• Reviews and coordinates information from officers and communicates with superior officers as needed.
• Inspects the equipment and appearance of subordinate officers.
• Relays and explains special orders and information.
• Accurately assess and documents police officers' performance in the field.
• Confers with officers regarding case problems. Prepares and coordinates public relations programs in conjunction with the shift sergeant.
• Testify in court.
• Investigate crimes against persons and property.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: High School diploma or Georgia State accredited GED certificate required, associate degree or higher preferred. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be a Georgia POST certified peace officer as Defined by O.C.G.A. 35-8-8. Must be able to successfully complete a Georgia POST certified or recognized supervision training course or a recognized Georgia POST Field Training Officer course. Must have 2 years' experience as a sworn peace officer in which the authority to enforce the criminal and traffic laws was vested through the power of arrest. No felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude. May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without help. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 20/20 or 20/20 corrected. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with hearing disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands include: Must be able to push disabled motor vehicles out of roadways. May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without help. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Visual acuity to perceive reactions to officer's actions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proposed Salary

The annualized salary for this position is $57,000 and includes full benefits.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter/ Letter of Application
• Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge Skills and Abilities include: Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations of federal and state government. Knowledge of applicable institutional and departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of general law enforcement procedures. Knowledge of campus property and facilities locations. Knowledge of jurisdictional boundaries. Skill in interpersonal communication, both written and oral to effectively interact with the public on all levels pertaining to university police service. Skill in counseling, leadership, time management, and priority setting calls for service. Skill in handling difficult persons or situations under stressful situations. Ability to make effective decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations. Ability to observe situations objectively and analytically. Must have current valid driver's license. Must be able to directly supervise the work of subordinates. Ability to meet specific physical requirements that may be established by competent authority. Skill in the use and care of firearms. Skill in first aid training.