Police Officer

Police Officer I

At the Georgia State University Police Department, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to focus on safety to our campuses and university community by providing safety services through professional community-oriented policing.

We provide law enforcement, security and safety services to the university community and the immediate surrounding areas, ensuring a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and neighbors. Georgia State boasts one of the largest university police forces in the state with 160 officers across all six Atlanta metro campuses. The department is accredited and certified by the following organizations:
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement (IACLEA) and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.

We hire people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

• Flexible work environment.
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

This position performs specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing violations, enforcing laws and regulations on university property and apprehending violators within police jurisdiction.

• 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, check doors and windows.
• Observe and/or investigate suspicious actions or persons, 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 scene and circumstances.

• High school diploma or GED and must be a U.S. citizen.
• A minimum age of twenty.
• Not have been convicted of a felony or have an adverse driving history.
• Have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 vision.
• Be willing to undergo a psychological exam, polygraph/computer voice stress analyzer (CVSA), complete a physical ability test - timed obstacle course.
• Must complete an entry level law enforcement exam.
• Fingerprinting and drug screening test.
• Have the physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Must be able to pass thorough background investigation.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License required at the time of employment.

• Considerable knowledge of standard police practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the GSU campus and its traffic patterns.
• Knowledge of first aid. Knowledge of fire prevention techniques.
• Ability to conduct investigations and prepare reports.
• Ability to enforce campus regulations; effective oral and written communication skills.