Campus Police Officer — Protect, Patrol & Serve

University System of Georgia; Barnesville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Retirement

Job summary

Gordon State College in Barnesville, Georgia, is seeking a Campus Security Officer to enforce state and local laws and campus regulations, protecting life and property on campus.

The role includes patrolling, parking enforcement, building checks, reporting, investigations, arrests, court testimony, motorist assistance, and emergency response. As a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act, it requires POST certification and completion of background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• POST certified required.
• Background checks including: Position of Trust + Credit Check, MVR, Physical Exam, Drug Testing, Psychological Evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Patrols to detect and deter crime and to offer assistance when needed.
• Enforces parking regulations; issues citations.
• 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 (CSA) under the Clery Act.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Public safety principles

Emergency preparedness

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Gordon State College in Barnesville, Georgia, is seeking a Campus Security Officer to enforce state and local laws and campus regulations, protecting life and property on campus.

The role includes patrolling, parking enforcement, building checks, reporting, investigations, arrests, court testimony, motorist assistance, and emergency response. As a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act, it requires POST certification and completion of background checks.