Campus Police Officer

Southern Regional Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Salaried

Job summary

Southern Regional Technical College seeks a Campus Police Officer to protect life and property across Moultrie, Tifton, and other campuses. The role is a full-time, on-site position with duties including patrols, emergency response, and investigations, serving students, staff, and visitors.

As a P.O.S.T. certified peace officer, you will enforce laws and policies, prepare comprehensive reports, and engage with community partners to ensure campus safety and security.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and P.O.S.T certification is required.
• P.O.S.T Certified Peace Officer preferred.
• Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols campus locations to deter crime and maintain a visible law enforcement presence.
• Enforces laws and institutional policies; responds to emergencies and investigations.
• Collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement during investigations.
• Prepares reports, maintains records, and supports campus safety initiatives.
• Provides security for events and assists with emergency management as needed.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Computers & software

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Weekend shifts

Color differentiation

Report writing

Patrol duties

Knowledge of laws

Education

High school diploma or GED

P.O.S.T certification

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Campus Police Officer

Agency: Southern Regional Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000004088

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $46,320

Job Description

This position will primarily work on both Moultrie and Tifton campus locations and, as needed, on the Thomasville and Bainbridge campus locations.

JOB SUMMARY

The Campus Police Officer is a P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer responsible for protecting life and property while maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming educational environment for students, employees and visitors on a technical college campus. This position performs a full-range of law enforcement duties, responds to emergencies, investigates criminal activity, and promotes positive community relationships.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Patrols assigned campus locations to deter crime and maintain a visible law enforcement presence
• Enforces federal, state, and local laws, as well as institutional policies
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, including medical emergencies, fires, alarms, suspicious activity, and investigating disturbances and criminal complaints
• Collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies during investigations and joint operations
• apprehends criminal suspects
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up criminal investigations, interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects, collects evidence, and prepares comprehensive reports
• Maintains public order during campus events, demonstrations, and emergencies
• Directs traffic during special events
• Provides security for events
• Responds to fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events
• Assists with disaster response or emergency management activities, including evacuations, lockdowns, shelter-in-place procedures, and disaster response
• Performs security checks of campus buildings, parking lots, and other facilities to identify hazards or suspicious conditions
• Provides escorts for students, employees, and visitors when requested
• Participates in crime prevention initiatives, safety presentations, and community outreach programs to educate the campus community
• Completes accurate and timely incident reports, arrest reports, citations, evidence documentation, and other required records
• Maintains departmental equipment, vehicles, firearms, and issued protective equipment in accordance with departmental standards
• Maintains Peace Officer Standards Training certification
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by The Clery Act, forwards reports of crimes to the Campus Police Department, and participates in annual CSA training
• Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and professional development
• Performs other related duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Written and oral communication skills
• Decision making and critical thinking skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Customer service and community engagement skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with other campus departments and outside agencies
• Ability to work weekends, day, evening and morning shifts
• Ability to differentiate between colors
• Ability to complete reports according to established guidelines
• Ability to patrol assigned areas
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED and P.O.S.T certification is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior law enforcement experience
• P.O.S.T Certified Peace Officer

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salaried
• Eligible for benefits

SRTC STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (protected status). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Southern Regional Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. The following person(s) have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Darbie Raines and Mary Beth Watson. At Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), the Title IX (student complaints) and Section 504 Coordinator is Darbie Raines, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, [phone], [e-mail]. The Title VI, VII, and Title IX (employee complaints) Coordinator is Mary Beth Watson, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, [phone], [e-mail].

Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.