Police Officer

Mississippi Valley State University; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Valley State University seeks a Campus Security Officer to safeguard university properties and respond to emergencies on campus. The role involves patrolling campus areas by vehicle or on foot, issuing traffic citations, securing buildings, and conducting investigations as needed.

The officer must hold MS LEA certification, have a high school diploma or GED, and possess at least one year of law enforcement experience. Required are a valid driver’s license and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must hold 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 attendance are essential.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in human relations skills and computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard university properties against burglary, vandalism, trespassing and other threats.
• Patrol campus properties by vehicle, on foot, bicycle, or other means as needed.
• Issue traffic and parking citations and secure buildings.
• Conduct traffic and accident investigations as required.
• Administer first-aid and emergency medical treatment; respond to emergencies such as fires or bomb threats.

Skills

Human relations skills

Maturity

Dependability

Attendance reliability

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mississippi Law Enforcement Academy certification

Job description

Job DescriptionThe 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

Job DescriptionThe 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 QualificationsMust 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