Police Officer

Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police

Type Staff Department Police Department and Campus Safety

Posting Number

Non-Tenure Track Salary Basis 12-month

Salary will vary depending on the Candidate's certification level and years of experience via step pay levels for law enforcement

The officer is responsible for protecting life and property utilizing effective crime prevention techniques, and apprehending criminals. The officer will enforce university, state and applicable federal laws, regulations and policies. The officer may be assigned to traffic and crowd control as well as securing buildings after business operations have ceased. The officer must be able to act soundly without direct supervision, and to exercise independent judgment in dealing with emergency situations.

• Must be physically fit and able to walk, run, climb, and crawl to the extent prescribed by the Board on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.
• Candidate must have good verbal communication as well as written communication skills.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle including a car, truck, ATV, or other vehicles.
• The candidate must be a board-certified police officer, able to obtain a transitional status by being Post certified in another state or be able to obtain POST certification within one (1) year of appointment.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Applicants must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standard and Training), POST certified in another US State, currently in the Academy or obtain POST certification within one (1) year of appointment.

Associate's Degree or an undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred.

If applicable, please attach proof of certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from a POST agency in MS or another State, and be eligible for transfer if outside MS.