Police Officer

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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

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Augusta University

Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

The mission of the Augusta University Police Department is to promote a safe atmosphere in which the university's teaching, discovery, clinical care and service mission can be successful. This is accomplished through traditional and progressive law‑enforcement practices and strong community partnership.

This position is reserved for police officer positions who have already obtained their Georgia Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Mandate course and are either transferring from Police Officer I after completing the AUPD Field Training Officer program or have already been employed by another law‑enforcement agency.

• Prepare required documents and reports.
• Effect arrests and restrain persons consistent with the tenants of probable cause and reasonable suspicion.
• Conduct investigations, collect and identify evidence, question principals and witnesses, testify in court.
• Conduct safety escorts.
• Assist police dispatcher as necessary.
• Patrol a designated area of the University projecting a community‑oriented policing mindset, preserve law and order, be alert for and control commission of crimes, answer calls to include, but not limited to trespassing, thefts, fire and burglar alarms, traffic accidents, and enforce traffic regulations.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess good moral and ethical character.
• Must be a certified police officer through Georgia P.O.S.T. or eligible for the Equivalency of Training (EoT) program through Georgia P.O.S.T.

• Knowledge of Federal Communication's Rules and Regulations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of firearms.
• Knowledge of standard police practices and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Ability to maintain complex records; perform well under stress in a calm, efficient manner.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make responsible decisions especially decisions regarding use of force.

Shift: Rotating
Pay Band: 9
Salary: $23.46/hour
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 01/02/2026 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full‑time benefits‑eligible employees and some of our half‑time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full‑time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

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