Police Officer

Position Information

Posting Number: S14504P

Working Title: POLICE OFFICER

Department: UGA Police Department

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: This position involves rotating shifts, there are no fixed shifts available for this position.

Advertised Salary: $70,000

Posting Date: 12/17/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Closing Date: 01/02/2026

Proposed Starting Date: 04/13/2026

Special Instructions To Applicants: POST completion is not required for this position.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification

Title:

Police Officer III

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, POST Academy graduation, and completion of PTO (field training) program.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card? : No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications): Yes

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

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This is regular or special detail police work in protecting life and property on the university campus. Work involves professional response to the need for the prevention and detection of crimes, and for generally maintaining law and order. Work also involves patrolling assigned area, traffic enforcement, accident reporting, and criminal investigations. Assignments are received from superior officers and are carried out under established policies and procedures.

However, employee will exercise quick, independent, and sound judgment and display initiative in applying work methods to emergency situations which arise when superior officers are not immediately available. Work involves dedication…