Police Officer III

Position Overview

Police Officer III with Georgia State University Police Department, a professional campus-based policing force serving the university community across six Atlanta metro campuses. The Department is accredited by CALEA, IACLEA, and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.

• Generous benefits – health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• Flexible work environment.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.

• Patrol campus areas on foot or by motorized vehicle; issue citations and warnings.
• Direct traffic and enforce traffic laws and regulations.
• Maintain watch over buildings and grounds, and check doors and windows.
• Observe and investigate suspicious actions or people, and dangerous or defective conditions.
• Report and investigate accidents, vandalism, thefts, and fire. Assist in locating lost or stolen property.
• Give directions and other information to the public as requested; maintain records of accidents and investigations.
• Give warnings and issue tickets to the public; advise students, faculty, and staff on campus regulations.
• Investigate traffic accidents, question drivers and witnesses, and assist injured; record pertinent data describing scenes and circumstances.
• Perform specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing violations, enforcing laws and regulations on university property, and apprehending violators within police jurisdiction.

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED and three years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer under POST.
• Preferred: Knowledge of standard police practices and procedures; knowledge of GSU campus and its traffic patterns; knowledge of first aid and fire prevention techniques; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to conduct investigations and prepare reports; ability to enforce campus regulations.

• Complete and accurate GSU application.
• Resume.
• Willingness to submit and pass a thorough background check.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, or any protected class. Successful candidates must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable.