Campus Police Officer - Senatobia

Northwest Mississippi College; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent community college in Mississippi is looking for Campus Police Officers to provide safety and law enforcement services to the college community. Responsibilities include patrolling, responding to emergencies, and enforcing regulations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to handle physical demands, including restraining or carrying individuals if necessary. The role requires flexibility for shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must have never been convicted of a felony or domestic violence.
• Must complete a comprehensive background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned posts on foot or bike.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls.
• Conduct investigations of rule infractions.

Skills

Patrolling

Crime prevention

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college education preferred

Tools

Firearms

Radio equipment

Automobile

Job description

As a part of an assigned team, Campus Police Officers provide campus safety and law enforcement services to the College community. The individual provides a wide range of services, including both traditional and non-traditional police services. Officers are required to participate in crime prevention and community-oriented public safety programming.

The successful candidate must project a positive image. Individuals enforce College regulations, local ordinances, and state laws. The individual is a first responder to incidents, accidents, and other emergency situations, and is responsible for conducting initial and follow-up investigations into significant and criminal incidents. The individual will work under the direction of an assigned officer.

Overtime is mandatory.

This is an entry level, sworn campus police position.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; some college education preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must have never been convicted of a felony or domestic violence
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation
• Must have completed an accredited Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy, have completed an equivalent law enforcement training program approved by the Mississippi Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, or be able to complete the basic Police Academy course

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Patrol assigned posts or areas either on foot, bike, or in a vehicle.
2. Actively participate in crime prevention and community policing activities.
3. Respond to routine and emergency calls for various types of service, many of which are unique to a campus environment and take action as necessary.
4. Conduct security inspections of College’s facilities and areas, reporting conditions that present a hazard to the community.
5. Direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic and enforce parking and traffic regulations and laws.
6. Conduct investigations and submit reports of infractions of rules, code of conduct, and violations of state laws and local ordinances.
7. Apprehend offenders, when appropriate.
8. Testify in court and disciplinary proceedings, as required.
9. Provide safety escorts and other general services, including locking and unlocking buildings and rooms, as well as unlocking vehicles.
10. Work operational and special event overtime assignments.
11. Assist local police agencies as need or directed.
12. Perform other law enforcement and public safety related duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or his designee.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful candidates will participate in various training and development programs to ensure she/he acquires the technical and professional knowledge and skills needed for success in the position. The individual must successfully complete these programs to continue employment.

These programs include, but are not limited to, the following: certified police academy, field training and evaluation program, first aid/CPR certification, and others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be flexible to work all shifts when needed that includes weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work.
• Must be able to remain on feet for long periods of time, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, pull, push, climb, balance, walk, and run.
• Must be able to restrain, lift and/or carry adults of varying weights.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including firearms, automobile, office equipment, radio, telephone, etc.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures and loud noises.
• The work environment involves moderate exposure to hazards and physical risk to personal safety. The candidate must be physically fit and able to defend one’s self from attack or physical assault.

Special Requirements

The successful candidate must be able to work ALL shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Application

To apply, please submit and attach the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References: Name, Organization, Email Address and Telephone Number