Campus Safety & Police Officer

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Retirement

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University is seeking a Police Officer to protect life and property across its Macon campus and sister locations. The role enforces state/local laws, campus regulations, and campus safety protocols while maintaining public safety on campus.

The position includes duties from enforcing parking regulations to handling emergencies, investigations, and court testimony. A basic police academy completion and state requirements are necessary.

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 successful 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 outline in the Georgia mutual aid act.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Act

Skills

Knowledge of modern law enforcement

Knowledge of community policing

Knowledge of emergency preparedness

Knowledge of public safety on campuses

Knowledge of supervisory principles

Decision making & problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Oral & written communication

Delegation of responsibility

Operation of computers & job-related |

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Middle Georgia State University is seeking a Police Officer to protect life and property across its Macon campus and sister locations. The role enforces state/local laws, campus regulations, and campus safety protocols while maintaining public safety on campus.

The position includes duties from enforcing parking regulations to handling emergencies, investigations, and court testimony. A basic police academy completion and state requirements are necessary.