Campus Police Officer - CO: Protect & Serve

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

HSA

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University is seeking a Police Officer for the Cochran campus. The role enforces state and local laws, campus regulations, and protects life and property across MGA facilities.

Responsibilities include patrolling, enforcing parking, preparing reports, investigating incidents, making arrests when needed, testifying in court, and assisting motorists. Strong knowledge of public safety on campus is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.
• Ability to attend and successfully complete basic police academy.

Responsibilities

• Patrols to detect and deter crime and to offer assistance when needed.
• Enforces parking regulations; issues citations.
• Prepares required reports.
• Checks the security of buildings.
• Investigates suspicious activities or persons.
• Investigates traffic accidents and criminal or non-criminal incidents.
• Makes arrests and issue citations to individuals who have committed a crime.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Provides assistance to motorists.
• Responds to emergency incidents.
• Provides security and traffic enforcement at special events.
• Respond to calls for maintenance issues and relay information as needed.
• Performs related duties.
• Assist local jurisdictions as outlined in the Georgia mutual aid act.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Act.

Job description

Middle Georgia State University is seeking a Police Officer for the Cochran campus. The role enforces state and local laws, campus regulations, and protects life and property across MGA facilities.

Responsibilities include patrolling, enforcing parking, preparing reports, investigating incidents, making arrests when needed, testifying in court, and assisting motorists. Strong knowledge of public safety on campus is preferred.