Police Officer (Temporary)

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers

Paid time off

Tech discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

Mercer University’s Police Department is seeking a Temporary Police Officer to protect life and property on our residential undergraduate campus in Macon, Georgia. Officers are sworn and serve within the campus jurisdiction, employing community policing to reduce crime and improve quality of life.

This temporary role may develop into a regular, full-time position. A high school diploma or GED and Georgia POST certification are required, with POST records re-submitted if previously filed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Georgia POST certification in Basic Law Enforcement required; must be in good standing.
• Some professional police officer experience preferred.
• If POST was previously submitted, you must submit again for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety duties to protect life and property on the Mercer University campus.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws.
• Respond to calls for service.
• Prevent and investigate crimes.
• Maintain public order.
• Provide general assistance to the campus community in line with Mercer Police Department goals.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Police Officer (Temporary)

Department: Mercer Police College

Division: General University

Primary Job Posting Location: Macon, GA 31207

Additional Job Posting Locations: (Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details

Mercer University’s Police Department is looking for a Temporary Police Officer to work on our residential undergraduate campus in Macon, Georgia. Our officers are sworn law enforcement officers with full police powers and work within the jurisdiction of our campus community.

Responsibilities

• The Police Officer will perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety duties to protect life and property on the Mercer University campus.
• Enforcing federal, state, and local laws.
• Responding to calls for service.
• Preventing and investigating crimes.
• Maintaining public order.
• Providing general assistance to the campus community in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Mercer Police Department.

This position operates within the framework of community-oriented policing, ensuring a safe and secure environment for students, employees, and visitors.

The Police Officer will interact consistently with supervisors, co-workers, Mercer employees, students, and the general public.

The Mercer University Police Department adopts a community policing strategy which promotes problem solving techniques to reduce fear of crime and improve quality of life and police services, through a proactive reliance on community resources that addresses crime causing conditions.

This is a temporary position with the possibility of becoming a regular, full-time role.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is required along with a Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification in Georgia, which must be in Basic Law Enforcement. Candidates must also be in good standing with POST. Some professional police officer experience is required. NOTE: Correctional Officer certification does not qualify for this position. If you have submitted POST for a previous position, you must submit them again for this new position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be able to perform the duties of a patrol officer which may include, but are not limited to: walking on active patrol, running after violators, sitting for long periods, driving (possibly in pursuit), climbing steps or fences, crawling, moving furniture or other heavy objects, writing reports, maintaining physical control of combative persons, operating police radio, monitoring video surveillance system, placing tape and cones for traffic flow control, checking condition of vehicles and other equipment, securing guns checked in by the public, locking and unlocking doors and gates, dusting for fingerprints, performing jump starts on vehicles, escorting sick or frightened students, input casebook data, distributing keys for other departments, issuing parking decals, running GCIC and NCIC checks on detained individuals and/or vehicles, writing parking tickets, assisting Macon Police Dept. when requested and available, interviewing persons connected to incidents, transporting university personnel and property, cleaning, directing emergency vehicles such as fire engines and ambulances, and other duties as required.

Must be able to maintain control of tense and / or dangerous situations through psychological discipline and techniques to prevent escalation.

Must be able to adapt to instant changes in situations, i.e., from standing still watching something to having to chase someone who has committed a crime.

Must be able to delegate duties to other personnel and discipline other personnel if necessary to maintain staff cohesiveness and fulfillment of department mission.

Must be able to accept unforeseen changes in scheduling in order to provide adequate coverage of campuses.

Must be trained in use of police equipment such as firearms and hand cuffs.

Your POST Officer Training Record can be obtained at https://www.gapost.org. Attach a copy of your record (with gender, social security number, ethnicity and date of birth blacked out) to your initial application.

Background Check Contingencies

• Criminal History Check Required

Document Attachments

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References with contact information
• P.O.S.T. RECORDS/P.O.S.T. FACT SHEET

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service.

At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

• comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents)
• generous retirement contributions
• tuition waivers
• paid vacation and sick leave
• technology discounts
• schedules that allow for work-life balance

and so much more! At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective-employees/

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Family

Staff Police Non-exempt

EEO Statement

EEO/Veteran/Disability

Why Work at Mercer

• comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents)
• generous retirement contributions
• tuition waivers
• paid time off
• technology discounts

and so much more! At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The University will ensure equal opportunity for applicants and employees in all of its policies and practices, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, compensation, benefits, layoff and recall policies, University-sponsored training programs, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs. Persons needing reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application process or for other questions regarding employment at Mercer University, please contact Human Resources.