Police Officer

Gordon State College; Barnesville (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; 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

A public college in Georgia is seeking a full-time Police Officer responsible for enforcing laws and college regulations while protecting life and property. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old, and possess POST certification. Responsibilities include patrolling, enforcing regulations, and responding to emergencies. The role offers a competitive salary of $40,000 for certified applicants plus a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license.
• Must pass background checks including drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Patrols to detect and deter crime.
• Enforces parking regulations.
• Investigates traffic accidents.

Skills

Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles

Skill in decision making

Skill in interpersonal relations

Skill in oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

POST certification

Tools

Law enforcement equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Police Officer
Location: Gordon State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 287092

Job Summary

This position is responsible for enforcing state and local laws as well as campus regulations and for protecting life and property for Gordon State College.

Responsibilities

• Patrols to detect and deter crime and to offer assistance when needed.
• Enforces parking regulations; issues citations.
• Investigates suspicious activities or persons.
• Checks the security of buildings.
• Prepares required reports.
• Investigates traffic accidents and criminal or non-criminal incidents.
• Makes arrests of individuals who have committed crimes.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Provides assistance to motorists.
• Responds to emergency incidents.
• Provides security and traffic enforcement at special events.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
• Performs other related duties.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified or successfully complete State of Georgia mandated POST certification and comply with all POST requirements within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must be able to successfully pass the following background checks:
• • Position of Trust + Credit Check
  • Motor Vehicle Record
  • Physical Examination
  • Drug Testing
  • Psychological Evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with law enforcement or public safety agency beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of community policing principles.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, response and recovery principles.
• Knowledge of public safety principles as related to college campuses.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in the operation of specialized law enforcement equipment.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Salary and Benefits

Salary:

• Certified - $40,000
• Non-Certified - $38,000

Benefits include:

• 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

This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Clery Disclosure

This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSAs are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus and in certain non-campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the University.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please email the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at [e-mail]. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.