Police Officer

Overview

Job Title: Police Officer
Location: Gordon State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job : 287092

About Us:

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college offers nearly 30 degrees and serves over 3,100 students in an intimate academic setting with dedicated faculty and staff.

This position is responsible for enforcing state and local laws as well as campus regulations and for protecting life and property for Gordon State College.

• Patrols to detect and deter crime and to offer assistance when needed.
• Enforces parking regulations; issues citations.
• Investigates suspicious activities or persons.
• Checks the security of buildings.
• Prepares required reports.
• Investigates traffic accidents and criminal or non-criminal incidents.
• Makes arrests of individuals who have committed crimes.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Provides assistance to motorists.
• Responds to emergency incidents.
• Provides security and traffic enforcement at special events.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Clery Act.
• Performs other related duties.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified or successfully complete State of Georgia mandated POST certification and comply with all POST requirements within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must be able to successfully pass the following background checks:
  Position of Trust + Credit Check;
  Motor Vehicle Record;
  Physical Examination;
  Drug Testing;
  Psychological Evaluation.
• Must be able to pass all required background checks.

Experience with law enforcement or public safety agency beneficial.

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of community policing principles.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, response and recovery principles.
• Knowledge of public safety principles as related to college campuses.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in the operation of specialized law enforcement equipment.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The University System of Georgia upholds Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in policy documents linked by USG and on-line policies.

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It recruits, hires, trains, promotes and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

For questions or more information regarding this policy, contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources ividuals requiring disability-related accommodations should contact Human Resources.

Salary:
Certified - $40,000;
Non-Certified - $38,000.

This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include Health insurance, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, Life Insurance, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Parental Leave, Retirement, Employee discounts, and Tuition reimbursement.

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check and confirmation of credentials and employment history. A pre-employment drug test may be required.

This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne Clery Act and has campus-related reporting responsibilities.