Campus Police FT - Perkinston Campus (Pooled)

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is seeking a Campus Police Officer responsible for campus safety and enforcing college rules and Mississippi law. The role requires patrolling, responding to emergencies, issuing citations, and maintaining detailed reports.

You will work all shifts and weekends, be armed with a duty weapon, and participate in required training. A Professional Certificate and a background check are required; the department emphasizes teamwork and professional conduct on

Qualifikationen

• Hold a current Professional Certificate from the Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.
• Ability to perform physically active duties (walking campus, directing traffic, lifting at least 20 pounds).
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Experience using computers; proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Three years of law enforcement experience.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, HazMat, NIMS, or related emergency training.
• Experience as an officer in a community college or educational setting.
• Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field (Desirable).
• Documented investigative training and experience (Desirable).

Aufgaben

• Answer directly to the Chief of Campus Police.
• Work all shifts and weekends, including sporting events and college-wide events.
• Arrive on time for duty; maintain neat, uniform appearance.
• Be armed; qualify with duty weapon.
• Attend training and meetings as prescribed by the Chief of Police.
• patrol corridors and parking lots; issue parking citations.
• Escort faculty and students when needed.
• Report hazards to Maintenance.
• Type written reports in the college database and complete by end of shift.
• Maintain a daily activity log.
• Walk long distances and perform light lifting.
• Interact professionally with students and the public.
• Lock and unlock campus daily and for events.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Enforce campus rules and regulations; prepare evidence for hearings or court.
• Investigate campus incidents; inform administrators as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Physical duties

Background check

Computer proficiency

Ausbildung

AS in Criminal Justice or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Position Number

Position Number 299909

Job Description

The Perkinston Campus Police Officer will report directly to the Chief of Campus Police. The successful candidate will ensure the safety of the campus community by maintaining law and order on campus and enforcing the College rules and regulations and Laws of the State of Mississippi. The officer will investigate campus incidents such as larcenies, vandalism, disturbances, as well as respond to all campus emergencies.

Job Duties

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. All officers will answer directly to the Chief of Police.
• 2. Must be available to work all shifts and weekends. This includes sporting events and any other event college wide.
• 3. Arrive on time for duty and be well groomed, clean, and neat in uniform.
• 4. All officers will be armed and applicant must qualify with his or her duty weapon.
• 5. Officer must attend all training and meetings as prescribed by the Chief of Police.
• 6. Officers will detect acts of violence within the scope of the college.
• 7. Officers will be required to patrol the corridors and in the parking lot, and issue citations for parking violators.
• 8. Officers will when needed, escort Faculty and Students.
• 9. Officers will be required to report any hazards to the MGCCC Maintenance Department.
• 10. Officers must be able to type written reports in the college data base and be able to complete the report by the end of his or her shift.
• 11. Officers are required to complete a daily log.
• 12. Must be able to walk long distances and perform light lifting.
• 13. Officers must be able to handle themselves in a professional manner when dealing with Students or the Public.
• 14. Officers will unlock and lock the campus on a daily basis, and may be called to unlock offices for Faculty and for events.
• 15. Officers must be able to work independently or as a member of a team.
• 16. Ensure safety of campus community by enforcing campus rules and regulations, using appropriate procedures.
• 17. Prepare all necessary evidence for Campus Judicial hearings and/or criminal court.
• 18. Investigate campus incidents.
• 19. Inform appropriate administrators of major campus incidents daily or as needed.
• 20. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Campus Police and Dean of Business Services.

AUXILIARY DUTIES

• 1. Issue parking tags to students.
• 2. Cooperate with and assist the maintenance department.
• 3. Pick-up and deliver campus mail and bank deposits.
• 4. Maintain a good working relationship with other law enforcement and emergency response agencies.

Mandatory Qualifications

• M(1) Hold a current Professional Certificate awarded by the Board on Law Enforcement Standards and Training of the State of Mississippi, (qualified Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer under the Provisions of Chapter 474 General Laws of Mississippi, 1981).
• M(2) Ability to perform physically active duties (walking the campus, directing traffic, lifting at least 20 pounds).
• M(3) Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• M(4) Demonstrate experience in the use of computers and related software; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• M(5) Pass a background Investigation.

Desirable Qualifications

• D(1) Three years of law enforcement experience.
• D(2) Certified in First Aid, CPR , AED , hazardous material, NIMS , and/or other emergency response training.
• D(3) Experience as an officer in a community college or educational setting.
• D(4) Associates of Science Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• D(5) Documented Investigative training and experience.

EEO/Compliance

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [e-mail].

The College

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification

Classification Hourly

Open Date

Open Date 06/04/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Trey Robertson
Dean Of Business Services