Police Officer

Overview

About The University Of Georgia:

Posting Number: S14660P

Working Title:

POLICE OFFICER
Department: UGA Police Department

• Location of Vacancy:
  Athens Area
• Advertised Salary: $70,000
• 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.
• 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.

Location:

Athens Area

Posting URL:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./careers

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. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs about 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.

Enrollment exceeds 41,000 students (over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students). Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.

EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Accommodations and accessibility assistance may be requested by contacting Central HR (hrweb).

USG Core Values Statement:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 icymanual. Also available online:
Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom per Board Policy 6.5, with details icymanual.

Classification

Title:

Police Officer I
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

This is regular or special detail police work in protecting life and property on the university campus. Work includes prevention and detection of crimes, maintaining law and order, patrolling, traffic enforcement, accident reporting, and criminal investigations. Assignments are received from superior officers and carried out under established policies and procedures. Employees must exercise quick, independent, and sound judgment in emergency situations.

Work is reviewed through conferences, written reports, inspections, and observation of results obtained.

• Knowledge of standard police practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of university properties, population, and traffic control problems.
• Knowledge of fire prevention techniques.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and determine proper course of action.
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, 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.

• Physical demands:
  Working in outdoor and adverse conditions, including extreme and inclement weather, normal law enforcement duties.
• Duties/Responsibilities:
  Patrols a designated area of campus in a patrol car to preserve law and order, prevent and discover crimes, and enforce traffic regulations.
• Directs the work of subordinate law enforcement personnel in various situations until relieved by a superior officer.
• Answers calls and complaints involving fire, traffic or other accidents, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies; takes necessary police action.
• Investigates crimes against persons and property; interviews victims and witnesses; searches for and evaluates evidence; arrests suspects.

• Percentage Of Time: 75
• Percentage Of Time: 25 (Prepares various records and reports; testifies in court; performs related work.)
• 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
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
• Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? No
• Security Access:
  Yes

• Credit And P-Card Policy:
  Credit check may be required for positions with…