Police Officer I

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a Police Officer I responsible for protecting life and property on campus. The role includes patrolling assigned areas, enforcing traffic regulations, and conducting investigations.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, valid Georgia Class C Driver's License, and Georgia POST Law Enforcement Certification. Duties also involve responding to emergencies and assisting the university community.

This is a full-time position requiring quick judgment and dedication to public service.

Qualifications

• Must possess the exceptional moral character of a law enforcement officer.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain good public relations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to maintain law and order.
• Conduct investigations of criminal activities and traffic accidents.
• Provide various types of public service and assistance.

Skills

Knowledge of standard police practices and techniques

Skill in furnishing first aid

Ability to analyze situations quickly

Ability to react quickly under emergency conditions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Georgia POST Law Enforcement Certification

Job description

Police Officer I

Location: UNG - Multi Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 299359

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Police Officer I. This is regular or special detail police work in protecting life and property on the University of North Georgia. Work involves professional response to the need for the prevention and detection of crimes, and for generally maintaining law and order. Work also involves patrolling assigned areas, traffic enforcement, accident reporting, and criminal investigations. Assignments are received from superior officers and are carried out under established policies and procedures. However, employees must exercise quick, independent, and sound judgment and display initiative in applying work methods to emergency situations which arise when superior officers are not immediately available. Work requires dedication to public service, often made difficult by emotional or physical stress of events. Work is reviewed through conferences, written reports, inspections, and observations of results obtained. This position requires the incumbent to swear to and abide by the law enforcement oath of office as well as to adhere to the departmental standard operating procedures. Please note: This position may be filled at a higher level depending on education and experience.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and holds the responsibility of serving as a mandatory reporter for all Clery Act crimes.

Responsibilities

• Patrols a designated area of the campus on foot or in a patrol vehicle to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crimes, and to enforce traffic regulations; answer calls and complaints involving fire, medical emergencies, traffic or other accidents, robberies and other misdemeanors and felonies, and takes necessary police action; makes arrests.
• Conducts investigations of criminal activities, consisting of the collection and identification of evidence, questioning principals and witnesses, case preparation, and testifying in court.
• Investigates traffic accidents and performs related traffic control functions for both vehicle and pedestrian safety.
• Performs dispatcher duties such as operating telephone and shortwave radios as well as performing related clerical tasks. This position requires fast, efficient, and accurate receiving, dispatching, and processing of calls and messages to and from patrol vehicles and personnel.
• Recovers stolen property; provides various types of public service and assistance to students, faculty, staff, quests, and visitors on the university campus; provides money escorts.
• Conducts safety presentations and functions to the university community to promote the education of public safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by superior officer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard police practices and techniques
• Knowledge of the university properties, population, and traffic control concerns
• Skill in furnishing first aid and comfort in case of accidents, illness, and death situations
• Must possess the exceptional moral character of a law enforcement officer
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine the proper course of action
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully but with respect for the rights of others
• Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions
• Ability to obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observation
• Ability to understand and execute difficult oral and written instructions
• Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing, and to prepare comprehensive records and reports; ability to develop skills in the use and care of firearms
• Ability to develop and maintain good public relations
• Ability to meet such specific physical requirements as may be established by competent authority

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Georgia Class C Driver's License; Georgia POST Law Enforcement Certification in good standing or ability to receive within one year of employment.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Credit

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position has financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
• This position requires security clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.