Campus Police Officer

State of Georgia; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Georgia Technical College seeks a Campus Police Officer to maintain security and order across campus. Duties include patrolling, responding to alarms, investigating incidents, directing traffic, and coordinating with emergency services.

The role emphasizes a friendly customer-service attitude toward students, staff, and visitors, with required training and ongoing compliance with TCSG standards.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Capable of enforcing regulations and maintaining campus safety.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and policy standards.

Responsibilities

• Guard and monitor campus facilities and assets.
• Respond to alarms and disturbances and investigate incidents.
• Coordinate with state patrol and other law enforcement.
• Investigate complaints, vehicle incidents, and theft.
• Prepare reports and maintain training certifications.
• Direct traffic and provide security for events and emergencies.
• Escort or transport individuals as needed.
• Participate in disaster response and safety drills.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Computers and software

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Color vision

Reporting

Patrol duties

Legal knowledge

Tools

None

Job description

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Job Title

Campus Police Officer

Agency

Central Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID

JR0000007563

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

ANNUAL GROSS SALARY OF $43,500.00

Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for performing a full-range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain security and order with a focus on a friendly customer service attitude to campus personnel, students, visitors for buildings, facilities, equipment and property. Provides patrols and ensures safety. Manages traffic flow and enforces parking regulations. Investigates traffic incidents, vandalism, theft and violence. Performs administrative duties. Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. Follows rules and regulations as described by the TCSG Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution. Position may require travel to the college’s service area and other travel as needed.

• Guards and monitors buildings.
• Answers alarms and investigates disturbances;
• Investigates criminal complaints and vehicle and other accidents;
• Coordinates with State Patrol and adjacent law enforcement jurisdictions;
• Apprehends criminal suspects and turns over to local jurisdiction for booking or incarceration;
• Inspects assigned area for fire or environmental hazards;
• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against and maintain security of premises;
• Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates;
• Responds to fires, natural disasters or other hazardous events;
• Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force if necessary;
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities;
• Coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities such as opening shelters, special needs programs and evacuation;
• Inspects equipment and facilities to determine their operational and functional capabilities
• Collaborates with others to prepare and analyze damage assessments following emergencies;
• Escorts or drives motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection;
• Directs traffic during special events;
• Provides security for events;
• Completes all assigned trainings in a timely manner;
• Maintains Peace Officer Standards Training certification
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Competencies

• Written and oral communication skills
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• 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
• Ability to identity signs of unlawful entry
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, crouching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work is performed in campus buildings and outdoors where the employee is routinely exposed to various weather conditions. This position is subject to exposure to extreme and possibly life-threatening conditions.

Campus Security Authority Designation

Under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, this position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). A CSA is an individual, who by virtue of their college responsibilities and under the Clery Act, is designated to receive and report criminal incidents to the CGTC Chief