Part-Time Certified Police Officer

Delta State University; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta State University is seeking a Part-Time Certified Police Officer to safeguard life and property on campus. The role emphasizes crime prevention, enforcement of university and state laws, and collaboration with campus safety.

Candidates must be POST-certified or in academy, hold a High School Diploma or GED, and possess a Mississippi driver's license. The position is non-tenure track and hourly-based, aligned with campus policing needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standard and Training) or currently in the Academy.
• Must have a valid Mississippi Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property and use crime-prevention techniques while apprehending criminals.
• Enforce university, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Assist with traffic and crowd control and secure buildings after hours.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

P.O.S.T. certification or in Academy

Mississippi Driver's License

Job description

Delta State University

Part-Time Certified Police Officer

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Police Department and Campus Safety

Posting Number:

201201440

Full or Part Time:

Part Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure:

Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis:

Hourly

Responsibilities:

The officer is responsible for protecting life and propertyutilizing effective crime prevention techniques, and apprehendingcriminals. The officer will enforce university, state, andapplicable federal laws, regulations, and policies. The officer maybe assigned to traffic and crowd control as well as securingbuildings after business operations have ceased. The officer mustbe able to act soundly without direct supervision and to exerciseindependent judgment in dealing with emergency situations.

Qualifications:

Must be physically fit and be able to walk, run, climb, and crawlto the extent prescribed by the Board on Law Enforcement Standardsand Training. Candidate must have good verbal communication as wellas written communication skills. Must be able to operate a motorvehicle including a car, truck, golf cart, ATV, bicycle, or otherall-terrain vehicles. The candidate must be a board-certifiedpolice officer.High School Diploma or GED. Applicants must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer throughP.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standard and Training) or currently in theAcademy. Must have a valid Mississippi Drivers License.Prior Campus LawEnforcement Experience

Salary:

HourlyCommensurate with experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Applicants must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer throughP.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standard and Training) or currently in theAcademy.
• Must have a valid Mississippi Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Campus LawEnforcement Experience
• Sixty hours of College coursework, an Associate's Degree or anundergraduate degree in a related field is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

You must attach proof of certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from a POST agency in MS or another State, and be eligible for transfer if outside MS.

Additional Information:

Start Date of Employment to be Determined

Open Date:

10/05/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Delta State University is committed to a policy of equalemployment and educational opportunity. Delta State University doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policyextends to all programs and activities supported by theUniversity.

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