Police Officer

Job Summary

The primary duty of the Police Officer is to provide campus security by patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points. Required to answer calls for service involving parking, fire, and traffic complaints. Ensure the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel, and visitors in the campus community. Able to work flexible shifts and hours.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Other Required Qualifications

• Must be 20 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record
• Must have successfully completed the certification by the Georgia Peace Officers' Standard and Training Council.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (orally and written)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with a law enforcement or public safety agency helpful.

Proposed Salary

$50,000.00

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Ability to perform work in a professional manner meeting the requirements of a 24-hour operation that may involve working weekends, and holiday schedules in any weather conditions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Capability of writing comprehensive reports outlining observations and activities during assigned shift.
• Ability to use telephone, radio, and computer equipment.
• Ability to exhibit a positive attitude when working with supervisors, coworkers, and members of the campus community in order to maintain effective service-oriented relationships.

SKILLS

• Possess analytical decision-making skills to identify problems, weigh solutions and recognize alternatives and their implications independently and quickly.
• Possess interpersonal skills to interact with the public.
• Patrols the campus on foot or in a patrol car to preserve law and order.
• Answers calls and requests involving fire, traffic or other accidents, robberies and other misdemeanors and felonies and takes necessary police action.
• Conducts investigations of criminal activities, consisting of collection and identification of evidence, questioning principals and witnesses, case preparation and testifying in court. Investigates traffic accidents and performs related traffic control functions.
• Recovers stolen property.
• Provides various types of public service and assistance to students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Other Information

Testing Requirements:

Physical Agility Test

Physical Demands:

Must be able to climb stairs and run short or long distances.

Must be able to lift 25 to 50 lbs

Testing Requirements

Must undergo Psychological Evaluation