Part-Time Campus Police - Pool - Jackson County

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Gautier (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is seeking a Part-Time Campus Police Officer for Jackson County (Gautier, MS). The role involves patrolling campus areas, enforcing state laws and college regulations, and responding to emergencies to ensure campus safety.

Officers report to the Chief of Campus Police and must be able to perform physically active duties, work varied shifts including weekends and events, and complete required documentation by shift end.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and customer skills.
• Demonstrate experience in the use of computers and related software.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Ability to perform physically active duties (walking campus, directing traffic, lifting at least 20 lbs.).
• Experience in a community college or educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus facilities and respond to emergencies.
• Enforce Mississippi state laws and campus regulations.
• Prepare and submit reports and logs by shift end.
• Escort faculty and students as needed and assist the campus community.
• Monitor and report hazards to appropriate departments.
• Perform public relations tasks and provide directions to visitors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy

Ability to maintain professionalism

Physically active duties

Education

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Part-Time Campus Police - Pool - Jackson County

Job Title Part-Time Campus Police - Pool - Jackson County

Job Description

General Statement of Function:
The Campus Police Officer will report directly to the Chief of Campus Police. The successful candidate will ensure the safety of the campus community by maintaining law and order on campus and enforcing the College rules and regulations and laws of the State of Mississippi. The officer will investigate campus incidents and criminal acts such as larcenies, vandalism, disturbances, as well as respond to all campus emergencies.

Job Duties

• All officers will answer directly to the Chief of Police.
• Ensure safety of campus community by enforcing Mississippi state laws and campus rules and regulations, using appropriate procedures.
• Complete and submit all required reports, logs, and forms.
• Must be available to work all shift and weekends. This includes sporting events and any other event college wide.
• Arrive on time for duty and be well groomed, clean, and neat in uniform.
• Officer must attend all training and meetings as prescribed by the Chief of Police.
• Officers will be required to patrol the campus, including corridors, buildings, and parking lots.
• Officers will escort Faculty and Students when needed.
• Officers will be required to report any hazards to the MGCCC Maintenance Department.
• Officers must be able to type written reports in the college data base and be able to complete the report by the end of his or her shift.
• Ability to perform physically active duties (walking campus, directing traffic, and lift at least 20 lbs.).
• Officers must be able to handle themselves in a professional manner when dealing with Students or the public.
• Officers will unlock and lock the campus on a daily basis, and may be called to unlock offices for Faculty and for events.
• Officers must be able to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Perform public relations tasks such as provide directions to visitors and assist the campus community whenever possible.
• Manage the college fleet vehicles.
• Assist in the supervision of student activities when requested by appropriate administrators.
• Prepare all necessary evidence for Campus Judicial hearings and/or criminal court.
• Investigate campus crimes and incidents.
• Monitor and enforce all traffic and parking regulations.
• Issue parking decals and ID’s to faculty and students.
• Make bank deposits as needed.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other law enforcement and emergency response agencies.
• Perform criminal background checks.
• Monitor video surveillance cameras
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police and Dean of Business Services.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Hold a current Professional Certificate awarded by the Board on Law Enforcement Standards and Training of the State of Mississippi, (qualified Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer under the Provisions of Chapter 474 General Laws of Mississippi, 1981) (Provide Copy of Certificate from BLEOST ).
• Ability to perform physically active duties (walking the campus, directing traffic, lifting at least 20 pounds).
• Exceptional communication and customer skills.
• Demonstrate experience in the in the use of computers and related software.
• Pass a background investigation.

Desirable Qualifications

• Three-years law enforcement experience.
• First Aid, CPR , AED , hazardous materials and/or other emergency response training.
• Experience in a community college or educational setting.
• Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Documented investigative training and experience.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [e-mail] .

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification

Classification Hourly

Open Date

Open Date

Open Date 08/18/2026

Close Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Kenneth Braswell
Chief of Police
2300 Highway 90
Gautier, MS 39553
228-497-7660
[e-mail]

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