Police Officer

Morehouse College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse College seeks a GA POST-certified Police Officer with full power of arrest to safeguard students, staff, faculty, and property on campus and at related facilities. The role enforces state/federal laws and college regulations while coordinating with external agencies.

requirements include a high school diploma, valid GA POST certification, 3 years police experience, 21+ years old, and a clean criminal record. Must pass physical exam and drug test.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Current Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Certification, in good standing.
• Minimum experience of 3 years in police work.
• Minimum of 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• No felony convictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal safety and security for students, staff, faculty, and property.
• Enforce state and federal laws and college statutes and regulations.
• Respond to incidents and prepare accurate case reports.
• Coordinate with campus safety and external law enforcement as needed.
• Provide protection for campus events and functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Sound judgment

Customer service

Community policing

Firearm proficiency

IT literacy

Education

High School diploma

P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Certification

Job description

GA Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) certified Police Officer with full power of arrest, who will be responsible for issues involving personal safety and security of students/staff/faculty and property of Morehouse College and other outside facilities/functions and the enforcement of state and federal laws and enforce college statutes and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Current Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) Basic Law Enforcement Certification, in good standing
• Minimum experience of 3 years in police work
• Minimum of 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license
• No felony convictions

Preferred Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good oral and written communication and inter-personal skills.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Must possess the ability establish and maintain effective working relationship with diverse campus community.
• Exhibit good customer service skills.
• Must have substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices
• Proficiency in maintenance and use of firearm.
• IT literate and basic proficiency in operation of standard office equipment

Physical Demands

• Positions in this class typically require frequent standing, walking, sitting, grasping, lifting and carrying, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, use of foot controls, driving, talking, hearing and seeing.
• Positions are also subject to and must successfully pass physical exam and drug test.
• Heavy Work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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• Any other duties as prescribed by Chief of Police, his/her Designee or Supervisor.

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• Coordinate with Supervisors regarding goals of department.

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• Coordinate with Supervisors regarding goals of department.

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• Exercise independent judgment in emergency situations involving danger to life and/or property.

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• Exercise independent judgment in emergency situations involving danger to life and/or property.

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• In the execution of duties, work in close cooperation with Morehouse College and the immediate community, other law enforcement agencies, mental health, governmental, community, health, emergency, criminal justice and legal entities.

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• In the execution of duties, work in close cooperation with Morehouse College and the immediate community, other law enforcement agencies, mental health, governmental, community, health, emergency, criminal justice and legal entities.

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• Provide protection and assistance to persons and property on campus, which includes enforcement of federal and state laws and campus rules and regulations.

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• Provide protection and assistance to persons and property on campus, which includes enforcement of federal and state laws and campus rules and regulations.

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• Provide security for campus special events, social and sports events.

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• Provide security for campus special events, social and sports events.

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• Respond to, investigate, document and complete accurate case reports on criminal, non-emergency and emergency incidents and detail information and action taken.

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• Respond to, investigate, document and complete accurate case reports on criminal, non-emergency and emergency incidents and detail information and action taken.

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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