Delta State University

Part-Time Certified Police Officer

Position Type: Staff

Department: Police Department and Campus Safety

Posting Number: 201201440

Full or Part Time: Part Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis: Hourly

Responsibilities:

The officer is responsible for protecting life and property utilizing effective crime prevention techniques, and apprehending criminals. The officer will enforce university, state, and applicable federal laws, regulations, and policies. The officer may be assigned to traffic and crowd control as well as securing buildings after business operations have ceased. The officer must be able to act soundly without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in dealing with emergency situations.

Qualifications:

Must be physically fit and be able to walk, run, climb, and crawl to the extent prescribed by the Board on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Candidate must have good verbal communication as well as written communication skills. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle including a car, truck, golf cart, ATV, bicycle, or other all-terrain vehicles. The candidate must be a board-certified police officer. High School Diploma or GED.
Applicants must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standard and Training) or currently in the Academy.
Must have a valid Mississippi Drivers License. Prior Campus Law Enforcement Experience
Sixty hours of College coursework, an Associate's Degree or an undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred.

Salary:
Hourly Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.
Applicants must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standard and Training) or currently in the Academy.
Must have a valid Mississippi Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior Campus Law Enforcement Experience
Sixty hours of College coursework, an Associate's Degree or an undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
You must attach proof of certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from a POST agency in MS or another State, and be eligible for transfer if outside MS.

Additional Information:
Start Date of Employment to be Determined

Open Date: 10/05/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

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