Police Officer

Overview

Posting Number: S14660P

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

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Advertised Salary: $70,000

Posting Date: 02/03/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 03/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please note that the PDF application found .edu/careers must also be completed and submitted for full consideration.

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. 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.

College/Unit/Department website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./careers

This is regular or special detail police work in protecting life and property on the university campus. Work involves professional response 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. Dedication to public service often made difficult by emotional or physical stress of events. Work is reviewed through conferences, written reports, inspections, and observation of results obtained.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

Knowledge of standard police practices and techniques. Knowledge of the university properties, population, and traffic control problems. Knowledge of fire prevention techniques. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine the proper course of action. Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully and with respect for the rights of others. Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.

Ability to obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observation. Ability to understand and execute difficult oral and written instructions. Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing, and to prepare comprehensive records and reports. Ability to develop skill in the use and care of firearms. Ability to develop and maintain good public relations. Skill in furnishing first aid and comfort in case of accidents, illness, and death situations.

Duties/Responsibilities: Patrols a designated area of campus in a patrol car to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crimes, and to enforce traffic regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities: Takes charge of and guides and directs the work of subordinate law enforcement personnel in various situations until relieved by superior officer. Answers calls and complaints involving fire, traffic or other accidents, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies and takes necessary police action. Investigates crimes against persons and property; interviews victims and witnesses; searches for and evaluates evidence; arrests person or persons suspected of crime.

Percentage of time: 75

Percentage of time: 25