Police Officer I

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Georgia State University Police Department seeks a Police Officer I to join its team. You will perform specialized police work to protect life and property, enforce laws on university property, and apprehend violators within police jurisdiction.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, U.S. citizenship, and POST certification readiness, with benefits including training and career development opportunities within a large university police force.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum age of twenty.
• Not have a felony or adverse driving history.

Responsibilities

• Patrols campus areas on foot or by motorized vehicle; issues citations and warnings.
• Directs traffic and enforces traffic laws and regulations.
• Maintains watch over buildings and grounds; checks doors and windows.

Skills

Patrol & enforcement

Traffic control

Investigation basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Georgia POST certification prep

Job description

Georgia State University: Finance & Administration: Police Department: At the Georgia State University Police Department, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to focus on safety to our campuses and university community by providing safety services through professional community-oriented policing.

The Georgia State University Police Department provides law enforcement, security and safety services to the university community and the immediate surrounding areas, ensuring a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and neighbors. Georgia State boasts one of the largest university police forces in the state with 160 officers across all six Atlanta metro campuses. The department is accredited and certified by the following organizations: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement (IACLEA) and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

What makes the police department a great place?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

The Georgia State University Police Department is seeking a Police Officer I to join the already awesome team in keeping the Police Department at the level of excellence that it has strived to become and sustain.

Here is what you will do

This position performs specialized police work to protect life and property, prevent violations, enforce laws and regulations on university property, and apprehend violators within police jurisdiction.

Duties and responsibilities include

• Patrols campus areas on foot or by motorized vehicle; issues citations and warnings.
• Directs traffic and enforces traffic laws and regulations.
• Maintains watch over buildings and grounds, checks doors and windows.
• Observes and/or investigates suspicious actions or persons, and dangerous or defective conditions.
• Reports and investigates accidents, vandalism, thefts, and fire. Assists in the location of lost or stolen property.
• Gives directions and other information to the public as requested. Maintains records of accidents and investigations.
• Gives warnings and issues tickets to the public. Advises students, faculty, and staff on campus regulations.
• Investigates traffic accidents, questions drivers and witnesses, and assists injured; records pertinent data describing scene and circumstances.

Minimum requirements

• High school diploma or GED and must be a U.S. citizen.
• A minimum age of twenty.
• Not have been convicted of a felony or have an adverse driving history.
• Have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 vision.
• Be willing to undergo a polygraph test, physical exam, fingerprinting, and a drug screening test, and have the physical ability to perform the essential job functions
• Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation
• A Valid Georgia Driver's License is required at the time of employment.
• Obtain a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certification as a Law Enforcement Officer and successful completion of the Field Training Officer Program with GSUPD

Preferred hiring qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of standard police practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the GSU campus and its traffic patterns.
• Knowledge of first aid. Knowledge of fire prevention techniques.
• Ability to conduct investigations and prepare reports.
• Ability to enforce campus regulations; Effective oral and written communication skills.

College/Business Unit

Police/Security Services

Location

Atlanta Campus

Shift

Various

Salary

$47,500-$56,900

Pay Grade

17

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Type

Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Georgia State University Values

COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.