MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED and Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) certification is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience in law enforcement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Campus Police Officer performs a full-range of assigned law enforcement duties and is responsible for carrying out all lawful orders of their supervisor in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner. Responding to and handling campus police calls for service. Conducting preliminary and/or full investigations of crimes, offenses, incidents, and unusual conditions. Maintains an accurate inventory of all property and evidence. Directing traffic and enforcing federal and state criminal statutes. Coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities such as opening shelters, special needs programs and evacuation. Conducting preventive patrol. This includes making personal and property inquiries and inspections focused on preventing crimes and accidents, maintaining public order, discovering hazards. Responds to fires, natural disasters or other hazardous events. Inspects equipment and facilities to determine their operational and functional capabilities. Collaborates with others to prepare and analyze damage assessments following emergencies. Escorts or drives motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection. Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force if necessary. Promptly preparing thorough, complete, and accurate reports of all occurrences and incidents. Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities. Provides law enforcement and security coverage for graduation ceremony, college athletic events, and special events. Responsible for reporting, maintaining, and monitoring of the video camera surveillance system. Unlock doors upon request. Performs administrative duties. Maintain all required GA POST, TCSG, SCTC training and certification standards. Performing related duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
Written and oral communication skills, Decision making and problem solving skills, Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs; Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public; Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; Ability to work weekends, day, evening and morning shifts; Ability to differentiate between colors; Ability to complete reports according to established guidelines; Ability to patrol assigned areas[; Ability to identify signs of unlawful entry; Knowledge of all pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations
SALARY:
Salary commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, paid annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.
SPECIAL NOTES:
It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation.
Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment.
All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment.
Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning (770) 229-3454.
Applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified of the status of the position.
