Police Officer (Applicant Pool)

Georgia Southwestern State University; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southwestern State University is hiring a Police Officer to ensure the safety and security of the campus community, including students and staff. The role involves performing various duties related to law enforcement, crime prevention, and public safety.

Key responsibilities include patrolling the campus, responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, and enforcing laws. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and over one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.
• Ability to meet requirements set by the Police Standards and Training Council for Georgia.
• More than one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety of persons and property.
• Respond to calls and complaints about crimes.
• Conduct active patrol and police escorts.
• Investigate crimes and collect evidence.

Skills

Decision-making under emergency conditions

Use and care of firearms

Oral communications

Written communications

Emergency medical procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Police Officer (Applicant Pool)

Location: Americus, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 276517

Job Summary

Georgia Southwestern State University Police Officers are responsible for the safety and security of the campus community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. They perform a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property, enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, prevention of crime, and preservation of public peace. Basic police services are performed in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the Georgia Southwestern State University Public Safety department and in compliance with governing federal and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Maintains responsibility for security and safety of persons and property (75%)
  • Answers calls and complaints involving fire, traffic control, accidents, robberies, and other crimes.
  • Conducts active patrol and police escorts.
  • Patrols the campus grounds; checks doors, windows, gates, and parking lots to ensure security.
  • Maintains training and qualifications.
  • Attends MISC meetings.
  • Conducts campus event security.
  • Enforces traffic laws and assists in traffic control.
  • Secures all buildings daily.
• Assists with investigations and maintains required documentation (20%)
  • Testifies and participates in court proceedings as needed.
  • Prepares various records and reports.
  • Investigates crimes against persons and property; collects evidence and secures crime scenes.
• Performs related duties (5%)

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Other Required Qualifications
  • 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.
• Required Experience
  • More than one year of related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge
  • Standard police practices and techniques.
  • Campus properties, population, and traffic control problems.
  • Local, state, and federal laws.
  • Fire prevention techniques.
• Skills
  • Decision-making under emergency conditions.
  • Use and care of firearms.
  • Oral and written communications.
  • Emergency medical procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran’s status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.