Police Officer III

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,100 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

A university police department in Atlanta is seeking a Police Officer III to provide law enforcement and safety services. Responsibilities include patrolling campus areas, enforcing traffic laws, and investigating incidents. Applicants should have a high school diploma and three years of law enforcement experience. The role offers generous benefits and a salary range between $55,100 and $69,000 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three years of police experience with POST certification.
• Knowledge of the GSU campus's traffic patterns.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus areas on foot or vehicle; enforce traffic laws.
• Investigate accidents and report on suspicious activities.
• Direct traffic and assist the public with information.

Skills

Knowledge of standard police practices

Effective communication skills

Ability to enforce campus regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Certification

Job description

Georgia State University Police Department

At the Georgia State University Police Department, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, and to focus on the 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), International Association of Campus Law Enforcement (IACLEA) and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.

Position: Police Officer III

Why Join Us?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A flexible work environment.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.

What You Will Do

• Patrol campus areas on foot or by motorized vehicle; issue citations and warnings.
• Direct traffic and enforce traffic laws and regulations.
• Maintain watch over buildings and grounds, and check doors and windows.
• Observe and/or investigate suspicious actions or people, and dangerous or defective conditions.
• Report and investigate accidents, vandalism, thefts, and fire. Assist in the location of lost or stolen property.
• Give directions and other information to the public as requested. Maintain records of accidents and investigations.
• Give warnings and issue tickets to the public. Advise students, faculty, and staff on campus regulations.
• Investigate traffic accidents, question drivers and witnesses, and assist injured; record pertinent data describing scenes and circumstances.
• Perform specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing violations, enforcing laws and regulations on university property, and apprehending violators within police jurisdiction.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three years of experience with Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certification as a Law Enforcement Officer.

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.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct investigations and prepare reports.
• Ability to enforce campus regulations.

Compensation

Anticipated Hiring Range: $55,100 – $69,000. Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

Job Details

• College/Business Unit: Police/Security Services
• Department: Police Department
• Location: Atlanta Campus
• Shift: Varies
• Salary: $55,100 (minimum) – $69,000 (midpoint) – $82,700 (maximum)
• Pay Grade: 13
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
• Job Posting: 03/24/26, 4:05:34 PM – 04/07/26, 11:59:00 PM

Special Instructions

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Must be willing to submit and pass a thorough background check

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 prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. 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.

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.