Police Officer; Pool

Job Title:

Police Officer (Applicant Pool)

Location:

Americus, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Georgia Southwestern State University Police Officers are responsible for the safety and security of the campus community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. They perform a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property, enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, prevention of crime, and preservation of public peace. Basic police services are performed in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the Georgia Southwestern State University Public Safety department and in compliance with governing federal and state laws.

• Maintains responsibility for security and safety of persons and property (75%)
  
  • Answers calls and complaints involving fire, traffic control, accidents, robberies, and other crimes.
  
  • Conducts active patrol and police escorts.
  
  • Patrols the campus grounds; checks doors, windows, gates, and parking lots to ensure security.
  
  • Maintains training and qualifications.
  
  • Attends MISC meetings.
  
  • Conducts campus event security.
  
  • Enforces traffic laws and assists in traffic control.
  
  • Secures all buildings daily.
• Assists with investigations and maintains required documentation (20%)
  
  • Testifies and participates in court proceedings as needed.
  
  • Prepares various records and reports.
  
  • Investigates crimes against persons and property; collects evidence and secures crime scenes.
• Performs related duties (5%)

• Educational Requirements
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Other
  
  Required Qualifications
  
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
  
  • Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.
• Required Experience
  
  • More than one year of related experience required.

• Knowledge
  
  • Standard police practices and techniques.
  
  • Campus properties, population, and traffic control problems.
  
  • Local, state, and federal laws.
  
  • Fire prevention techniques.
• Skills
  
  • Decision-making under emergency conditions.
  
  • Use and care of firearms.
  
  • Oral and written communications.
  
  • Emergency medical procedures.

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran’s status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.