Reserve Police Officer (P/T)

Georgia College & State University; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia College & State University seeks a part-time Reserve Police Officer to provide general law enforcement duties and community service. Responsibilities include patrolling, responding to incidents, and ensuring campus safety. Applicants must possess a high school diploma, complete a comprehensive background check, and maintain peace officer certification. This role allows individuals to engage actively in campus safety and community relations while managing various emergencies and events.

Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must maintain certification as a peace officer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine patrols to deter and detect criminal activity.
• Perform law enforcement duties such as arrests and assistance in emergencies.
• Provide documentation of public safety actions and incidents.

Skills

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Reserve Police Officer (P/T)
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 286728
About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The position of part time Police Officer is a regular, and/or special detail position, providing general law enforcement and service-related duties for the Georgia College & State University community. To perform these duties, employees in this position must possess, or be able to obtain, and maintain, certification as a peace officer, pursuant to the rules of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

Work involves knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, in addition to policies and procedures of the Board of Regents of the State of Georgia, Georgia College & State University, and the department of Public Safety. Employees assigned to this position must be able to demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making within the limits prescribed by laws, rules, regulation, policies, and procedures.

Work requires professionalism in protecting and safeguarding communities, which is often accompanied by emotional and/or physical stress from rapidly evolving events.

Responsibilities

Patrol - 50
- Conduct routine vehicle, foot, bicycle, and alternative patrol of Georgia College & State University properties, and the surrounding area pursuant to statutory jurisdictions.
- Patrol shall facilitate the detection and deterrence of crime, criminal activity, and suspicious activity for Georgia College & State University properties.
- Respond to calls of service and assist as needed.
- Investigate accidents, crimes and other complaints
- Issue Citations
- Direct traffic and assist stranded motorists by providing unlocks and/or jumpstarts

Law Enforcement - 15
- This position requires employees to utilize sound discretion and decision making skills when determining appropriate responses to violations of federal, state, local, and traffic laws.
- Arrest, process, and transport suspects accused of violating laws
- Appear and testify in campus judicial and court hearings as needed

Reporting - 5
-- Provide adequate documentation of public safety actions, including the authoring of incident reports, arrest and booking reports, use of force reports, supplemental reports, traffic citations, and other documents related to safety and security initiatives on campus.
- Such documentation may include written reports, diagrams, sketches, and other representations of reported circumstances.

Safety and Security Activities - 15
- Perform relevant safety and security functions that enhance public safety within the Georgia College & State University community.

- Such functions include: developing positive police-community relations, facilitating the physical security of campus properties, the performance of first-aid in response to medical distress, the enhancement of emergency response to a variety of natural and man-made hazards.
- Assist other law enforcement agencies as needed and requested
- Work special events including sporting events, social events, parades and large gatherings
- Follow departmental safety and risk management policies in performance of work
- Maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment and work areas

Communications - 10
Effectively communicate with other departmental personnel in the field, and as a reserve communications officer in the Georgia College & State University communications center.

Other - 5
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Must possess a High School Diploma or accredited GED equivalent.

Other Required Qualifications
Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check, pursuant to the regulations of Georgia College & State University, the Board of Regents Police Guidebook and recommendations from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Requirements will include, at a minimum: an oral interview, a state and federal criminal history check, a nationwide sex offender search, a social security number check, a credit history check, a medical examination, a drug screening, a psychological screening, a polygraph examination, an employment history check, and the verification of at least three professional/personal references.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must be able to work a minimum of 24 hours a month.

Must possess and maintain certification as a peace officer pursuant to the rules of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (said rules may be found at https://www.gapost.org/Rules/3offcrt.html)

Required Experience
Must have 2 years of work history, not necessarily in a related field, OR a combination of educational attainment and work history.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
- Attainment of an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Certification as a peace officer pursuant to the rules of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

Preferred Experience
Preferred experience in a Higher Education environment.

Required Documents to Attach

• List of References
• resume
• Certifications if applicable

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
- The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, including for the purposes of emergency response The ability to walk, run, jump, navigate a variety of terrains, and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
- The ability to perform arrests, forcibly, if necessary and reasonable, requiring proficiency in the use of handcuffs, other physical restraints, defensive tactics, less lethal and intermediate weapons, and firearms
- The ability to handle situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, with respect for the rights of others
- The ability to physically check buildings, and lock or unlock facilities as needed to support the operations of the university
- The ability to develop and maintain positive police-community relations
- The ability to speak about crime prevention, awareness, and education to a variety of campus audiences
- The ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions
- The ability to perform rescue and evacuation functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, to include traffic control and direction, removing persons from dangerous situations, and facilitating the evacuation of campus facilities
- The ability to use radio systems to dispatch and receive calls for service

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of standard police practices and techniques Knowledge of university properties, buildings, population, and the surrounding environment
- Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies and procedures Knowledge of federal, state, local, and traffic laws
- Knowledge of case law governing law enforcement tactics and the use of force Knowledge of criminal procedure, search and seizure, and rules of evidence Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies and procedures

-Familiarity with common workplace technology and office related software Familiarity with ARMS or records management equivalents
- Knowledge of fire prevention and suppression techniques
- Knowledge of GCIC operations

SKILLS
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Skill in furnishing first aid in the event accident, illness, injury, and use of force situations, to include CPR and the use of an AED

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

• Legal authorization to work in US prior to employment.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Proof of a valid Georgia drivers license with a suitable DMV record.
• Must be able to successfully pass Departmental background check including:
• Driver's history
• Criminal history
• Georgia P.O.S.T.
• Drug screening
• Psychological exam
• Physical Agility test
• Polygraph
• Fingerprinting
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor environment
• Required to walk, stand, and/or sit for extended period depending on assignment
• May be required to subdue, restrain, and arrest combative suspects
• Work schedule is shift work based on needs of university and may include days, nights, weekends, holidays,
• and include special events
• Subject to be called back to work as situations warrant, sometimes working extended hours
• Required to work in all types of weather
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• Georgia College and State University is a tobacco and smoke free community

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any 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 will not travel
This position requires security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Credit Check
• Drug Screening
• Motor Vehicle Record
• Psychological and physical exam
• Polygraph examination

Special Applicant Instructions

Applicants, please provide scanned copies or images of your POST Certification(s) in the required documents section if you have them. Please note all POST certifications that are applicable if you have them.