Police Officer

Police Officer 1

Augusta University

Full Time

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.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real‑world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https:// is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://.

Augusta University

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

Our 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 an entry level position as a police officer cadet. This position, when hired, will employ the candidate while attending the Georgia Police Officer Training and Standards Basic Mandate course to become a certified police officer. Upon the successful completion of the Basic Mandate Course, the candidate will then be placed in the AUPD Field Training Officer program. Upon successful completion of both the Basic Mandate and AUPD's Field Training Officer program, the candidate will be eligible to move to Police Officer II.

• Completion of the Georgia Police Officers Standards and Training Basic Mandate course for Police Officers (approximately 6 months)
• Completion of the Augusta University Field Training Officer program (approximately 13 weeks)
• Under the supervision of a Field Trainer, must be able to:
• 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
• 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 when subpoenaed
• Other duties as assigned

• 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 able to obtain certification…