Police Officer
About Us
Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for enforcing state and local laws as well as campus regulations and for protecting life and property for Gordon State College.
Responsibilities
- Patrols to detect and deter crime and to offer assistance when needed.
- Enforces parking regulations; issues citations.
- Investigates suspicious activities or persons.
- Checks the security of buildings.
- Prepares required reports.
- Investigates traffic accidents and criminal or non-criminal incidents.
- Makes arrests of individuals who have committed crimes.
- Testifies in court as required.
- Provides assistance to motorists.
- Responds to emergency incidents.
- Provides security and traffic enforcement at special events.
- Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
- Performs other related duties.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified.
- Must possess a current, valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.
- Must be able to successfully pass the following background checks: Position of Trust + Credit Check, Motor Vehicle Record, Physical Examination, Drug Testing, Psychological Evaluation
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices.
- Knowledge of community policing principles.
- Knowledge of emergency preparedness, response and recovery principles.
- Knowledge of public safety principles as related to college campuses.
- Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
- Skill in the operation of specialized law enforcement equipment.
- Skill in decision making and problem solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
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