Police Officer

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

The primary duty of the Police Officer is to provide campus security by patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points. Required to answer calls for service involving parking, fire, and traffic complaints. Ensure the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel, and visitors in the campus community. Able to work flexible shifts and hours.

• High school Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Must be 20 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record
• Must have successfully completed the certification by the Georgia Peace Officers' Standard and Training Council.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (orally and written)

Experience with a law enforcement or public safety agency helpful.

$50,000.00

High School Diploma or Transcripts

GED-Certificate of High School Equivalency

Or

College or University degree or transcripts

• Ability to perform work in a professional manner meeting the requirements of a 24-hour operation that may involve working weekends, and holiday schedules in any weather conditions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Capability of writing comprehensive reports outlining observations and activities during assigned shift.
• Ability to use telephone, radio, and computer equipment.
• Ability to exhibit a positive attitude when working with supervisors, coworkers, and members of the campus community in order to maintain effective service-oriented relationships.

• Possess analytical decision-making skills to identify problems, weigh solutions and recognize alternatives and their implications independently and quickly.
• Possess interpersonal skills to interact with the public.
• Patrols the campus on foot or in a patrol car to preserve law and order.
• Answers calls and requests involving fire, traffic or other accidents, robberies and other misdemeanors and felonies and takes necessary police action.
• Conducts investigations of criminal activities, consisting of collection and identification of evidence, questioning principals and witnesses, case preparation and testifying in court. Investigates traffic accidents and performs related traffic control functions.
• Recovers stolen property.
• Provides various types of public service and assistance to students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

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