Police Officer

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University seeks a Police Officer to perform patrol and operational duties, ensuring safety and compliance with laws. The role requires a high school diploma, POST certification, and community engagement. Join a vibrant university culture with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Must maintain Georgia POST Peace Officer Basic Certification.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Performs general patrol and operational police duties.
• Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and protects life and property.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

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Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Performs general patrol and operational police duties, such as making arrests and enforcing criminal codes and statutes, assisting with investigations, and/or serving as a member of special teams or task forces as requested. Responsible for enforcement duties involving general and criminal regulations and institutional rules and regulations in order to provide for the protection, safety, and welfare of students, employees and property within the areas under the control and authorized jurisdiction of the agency. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Responsibilities

• Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting life and property, preventing crime, performing vehicular and pedestrian traffic direction
• Demonstrates successful engagement of the community oriented policing philosophy
• Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal)
• Renders aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries
• Interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses; prepares reports that document incidents and activities, and reviews facts to determine if criminal acts or statute violations exist
• Testifies in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases

Required Qualifications

Required Experience

On the job training

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and at least 21 years of age

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Successfully completed State of Georgia mandated Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) training (physically and scholastically) and comply with all POST requirements within one (1) year of employment

Must maintain Georgia POST Peace Officer Basic Certification

May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as related to assignment

Successfully pass the Georgia POST-mandated Physical Ability Test prior to their assigned academy date, if applicable (only for candidates required to attend the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course)

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

POST Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, or Managerial Certificate, POST Instructor Certification, POST Designated Instructor Certification, Other Specialty Certifications

Community Outreach Experience Preferred

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Community Outreach experience preferred

Volunteer Experience With a Community Service Organization Preferred

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $51,600 to $64,500 ($24.81 to $31.01 per hour). Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to fulfill all the essential duties of a police officer

Able to learn and enforce Georgia laws/federal laws/applicable university/Board of Regents rules/regulations

Able to relate with the public/other law enforcement agencies in coordinating activities/resolving issues

Must be committed to and demonstrate successful engagement of the community oriented policing philosophy

Able to attend law enforcement training programs at the state/region/national level

Able to use office equipment/computer/software, word processing/database mgmt./applications/e-mail

Able to work after hours/weekends/holidays, called into work for emergencies/disasters

Able to effectively relate to the public and representatives of other law enforcement agencies

Able to work scheduled shifts (typically 12 hours)

Able to continuously wear/properly gait wearing the assigned equipment/equipment belt 12-25 lbs.

Able to maneuver in and out of assigned KSU patrol vehicle(s) throughout the shift

Able to act on/respond to physical altercations

Able to occasionally lift and/or pull 150-300 lbs.

Able to conduct foot patrol as scheduled, typically 3 hours/shift

Able to provide patrol shift coverage/patrol surge staffing; being dispatched to calls for service

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient in the use of position related equipment, including but not limited to police vehicle, 2-way radio, computer, lethal and non-lethal weapons and restraint devices

Demonstrates a high degree of honesty, integrity, and ethics

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Higher Education

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