Part-Time Building Security Officer — City Center

National Police; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Jonesboro is seeking a Part-Time Certified Police Officer (Building Security) to serve at the Jonesboro City Center, protecting employees, residents, and visitors while enforcing laws and safeguarding city facilities.

Under supervision of sergeants and police leadership, the officer will monitor access, patrol the campus, respond to emergencies, conduct court security, and coordinate with responders. This role requires POST certification, age 21+, and a valid GA driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a Georgia Peace Officer Standards Training Certification and be recertified annually.
• Must be able to successfully complete written examinations, background investigation, oral examination, graph examinations, and drug screening.
• Must be able to successfully complete a standard physical fitness test, medical examination and drug screening, a polygraph examination, and psychological testing.
• Must be certified in the use of firearms.
• Valid Class M Georgia Driver's License.
• Must have good habits and moral character.
• Must be free of any felony convictions or sufficient misdemeanor convictions to evidence a pattern.

Responsibilities

• Provides a visible police and security presence throughout the Jonesboro City Center campus.
• Conducts routine foot patrols of City facilities, parking lots, public areas, and surrounding grounds.
• Monitors entry points and access to secure areas within Administrative Offices, Municipal Court, and Police Department facilities.
• Screens and assists visitors entering City facilities and directs individuals to appropriate offices or services.
• Responds to alarms, suspicious activities, disturbances, and security-related incidents.
• Maintains order and security during Municipal Court proceedings, City Council meetings, public hearings, and community events held at City facilities.
• Investigates incidents occurring on City property and prepares reports documenting findings and actions taken.
• Responds to emergency situations, including medical emergencies, fire alarms, evacuations, and threats to public safety.
• Assist employees, elected officials, court personnel, contractors, and visitors with safety and security concerns.
• Coordinates with patrol officers and emergency responders when additional law enforcement resources are required.
• Monitors security camera systems and other security-related equipment as assigned.
• Performs opening and closing security inspections of City facilities.
• Conducts security escorts as needed for employees, visitors, or contractors.
• Enforces applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and regulations.
• Maintains records, daily activity logs, and complete incident reports.
• Participates in required training and professional development activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Firearms handling

Surveillance equipment

Report writing

Communication skills

Decision making

Public safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Georgia Peace Officer Standards Training Certification

Valid Class M Georgia Driver's License

Job description

The City of Jonesboro is seeking a Part-Time Certified Police Officer (Building Security) to serve at the Jonesboro City Center, protecting employees, residents, and visitors while enforcing laws and safeguarding city facilities.

Under supervision of sergeants and police leadership, the officer will monitor access, patrol the campus, respond to emergencies, conduct court security, and coordinate with responders. This role requires POST certification, age 21+, and a valid GA driver's license.