Police Officer

Position: Police Officer 2
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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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Location

Augusta University

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

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

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.

Job Summary

The Police Officer position provides a professional and timely response for the detection and control of crime;
Generally maintain law and order and protect life and property.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

* Patrol a designated area of the University, preserve law and order, be alert for and control commission of crimes

* Lock and unlock buildings for faculty, students and employees;
Provide escort services as needed

* Answer calls and/or complaints of fire or other accidents, and enforce traffic regulations

* Prepare necessary records and reports

* Assist police dispatcher as necessary

* Exercise quick, sound judgment and apply prescribed procedures to emergency situations;
Restrain uncooperative persons

* Conduct investigations - collect and identify evidence, question principals and witnesses, testify in court

* Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

A certified Police Officer in another state and eligible for the Georgia P.O.S.T. Equivalency of Training (EOT) program; or

A sworn law enforcement officer serving in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and eligible for the Georgia P.O.S.T. Equivalency of Training (EOT) program.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Federal Communication's Rules and Regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

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/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Rotating

Pay Band: B9

Salary Minimum: $23.49/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 3/13/26 - 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…