Police Officer I

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Police Officer I. This is regular or special detail police work in protecting life and property on for the University of North Georgia. Work involves professional response to the need for the prevention and detection of crimes, and for generally maintaining law and order. Work also involves patrolling assigned areas, traffic enforcement, accident reporting, and criminal investigations.

Responsibilities

• Patrols a designated area of the campus on foot or in a patrol vehicle to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crimes, and to enforce traffic regulations; answer calls and complaints involving fire, medical emergencies, traffic or other accidents, robberies and other misdemeanors and felonies, and takes necessary police action; makes arrests.
• Conducts investigations of criminal activities, consisting of the collection and identification of evidence, questioning principals and witnesses, case preparation, and testifying in court.
• Investigates traffic accidents and performs related traffic control functions for both vehicle and pedestrian safety.
• Performs dispatcher duties such as operating telephone and shortwave radios as well as performing related clerical tasks.
• Recovers stolen property; provides various types of public service and assistance to students, faculty, staff, guests, and visitors on the university campus; provides money escorts.
• Conducts safety presentations and functions to the university community to promote the education of public safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by superior officer.