Police Officer

MVSU International; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MVSU International seeks a security officer to safeguard university properties, patrol campuses, and respond to emergencies with professional discretion.

The role requires state certification by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Academy, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year of law enforcement experience, plus dependable attendance and strong human relations skills.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have state certification by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must have at least one year of experience in Law Enforcement.
• Valid driver’s license driving record needed.
• Maturity, dependability, good work habits and consistent work attendance are essential.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in human relations skills.
• Must have a knowledge of computer or related skills

Responsibilities

• Safeguard university properties against burglary and vandalism.
• Patrol university properties by vehicle, on foot, bicycle, or other means as needed.
• Issue traffic and parking citations; secure buildings.
• Respond to fires, bomb threats or other emergency situations.
• Administer first-aid and emergency medical treatment when required.
• Exercise independent discretion when responding to incidents.

Skills

proficiency in human relations skills

knowledge of computer or relatedSkills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mississippi Law Enforcement Academy certification

Job description

The incumbent in this position is responsible for safeguarding the university's properties against burglary, vandalism, trespassing and other hazardous criminal or unauthorized activities; the work includes patrolling the university's properties; issuing traffic and parking citations; securing buildings; conducting traffic and other accident investigations; administering first-aid and emergency medical treatment; answering calls regarding fires, bomb threats or any other emergency situations; this work involves an element of danger and officers must be able to act effectively without constant direct supervision and exercise independent discretion when responding to incidents; work may be performed in a patrol vehicle, on foot patrol, bicycle, or other means of transportation, or any combination of the above as needed

Required Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma or GED;
• Must have state certification by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Academy;
• Must have at least one year of experience in Law Enforcement;
• Valid driver’s license driving record needed;
• Maturity, dependability, good work habits and consistent work attendance are essential;
• Must demonstrate proficiency in human relations skills;
• Must have a knowledge of computer or related skills

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents