Police Officer

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University is seeking a Police Officer responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining campus safety. Duties include patrolling, interviewing witnesses, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and certifications to operate as a police officer in Georgia. This position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to community policing. Safety and security are critical to the university's mission, and candidates should prepare for various work environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than one year of related experience or similar certification required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the campus for safety and security.
• Interview witnesses and suspects.
• Enforce traffic and parking violations.
• Conduct building inspections for safety.

Skills

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws

Skill in crime scene investigation

Skill in oral and written communication

Skill in interviewing and interrogating

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Georgia POST Police certification

Tools

Computer operation skills

Security camera system knowledge

Job description

Overview

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Police Officer.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal laws. This position also requires community policing that involves three key components: developing community partnerships, engaging in problem solving, and implementing community policing activities.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Patrols the campus to preserve safety and security.
• Interviews witnesses and suspects.
• Enforces traffic and parking violations.
• Checks AEDs and fire extinguishers.
• Arrests person(s) suspected of crimes.
• Testifies in court as needed.
• Conducts building inspections for the safety of the campus.
• Provides jump-offs as requested.
• Provides directions and information to visitors.
• Answers calls and complaints involving fire, traffic, accidents, robberies, and other issues; provides necessary response.
• Ensures students abide by the student code of conduct.
• Investigates crimes against person(s) and property.
• Searches for and evaluates evidence.
• Reviews security camera footage for evidence.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than one year of related experience required or the ability to obtain Georgia POST Police certification within 1 year.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer operation and security camera system.
• Knowledge of court room procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid principles.
• Skill in crime scene investigation.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in interviewing and interrogating.

Supervisory Controls

The Police Chief assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines

Guidelines include local, state, and federal laws, FVSU Policy and Procedure handbook, Board of Regents guidelines, and the FVSU Employee handbook. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching.
• The employee occasionally lifts light objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes a sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in a very noisy place, outdoors, and occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
• The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and contagious or infectious diseases or irritating chemicals.
• The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653