Police Officer

Police Officer

Job : 272764

Location: Columbus State University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

University Police

This is a participatory commissioned position providing general law enforcement and service related duties for a Board of Regents Institution. Work involves knowledge of federal, state, university and departmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Must demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making within limits prescribed by laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Patrol assigned area and university facilities
• Prevent and detect criminal and traffic law violations
• Provide support services such as locking and unlocking facilities
• Provide motorist assistance such as vehicle jump starts and vehicle unlocking
• Arrest violators for violations of criminal and traffic laws
• Provide assistance to visitors such as giving directions or escorts
• Report hazardous situations or conditions of university facilities
• Appear in court to testify in cases

• High School diploma or Georgia State accredited GED certificate required
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to successfully complete the Georgia POST peace officer certification as defined by O.C.G.A. 35-8-8
• No felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without help
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus (20/20 or 20/20 corrected)
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with hearing disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Associate’s Degree or higher preferred

The proposed annualized salary for this position is $55,000 and includes full benefits.

• Knowledge of criminal and traffic laws of Georgia
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong command of laws pertaining to search and seizure and investigative techniques
• Strong working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures (SOP)
• Proficiency in the use of firearms and related law enforcement equipment
• Obtain advanced training and education as needed

Joshua Smith, Hiring Manager, via email at

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities
• Motor vehicle reports required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment and randomly thereafter

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

• This is not a supervisory position
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities
• This position will be required to drive
• This role is considered a position of trust
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card)
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance

Physical Demands include:
Must be able to push disabled motor vehicles out of roadways;
May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without help;
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Visual acuity to perceive reactions to officer's actions;
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Morning and evening hours required
• Exposure to infection and/or contagious disease when working with the public is possible
• May be required to maintain traffic control points for extended periods of time in all types of weather
• Shall be physically and emotionally capable of controlling crowds during confrontations, without being overcome by stress
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate