Police Officer

Job Title:

Police Officer

Location:

Dalton State College

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first‑generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally‑designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75  Great Colleges to Work For  by Modern Think, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

This position is responsible for providing law enforcement and security services for the campus community. The role primarily covers the third shift, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by September 18th, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

A complete application must include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and or past employer.

Minimum hourly rate:$24.50

We offer:

• Healthcare options
• Retirement option:
  Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well‑being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• USG Benefits

Maintains responsibility for security and safety of persons and property (60%)

• Patrols campus on foot and in a vehicle to enforce federal, state, and local laws; enforce college and USG regulations and policies; identify safety and security issues.
• Responds to crimes in progress, suspicious activity, and calls for service.
• Makes arrests in accordance with applicable laws and departmental procedures.
• Issue citations and warnings when appropriate.
• Provides traffic direction and escorts as needed.
• Assists motorists as needed.
• Provides first aid and CPR to victims as necessary.
• Fills in for emergency dispatcher as needed.
• Provides various types of public service and assistance to the campus community.
• Is a source of information and direction to the campus community.
• May assist with training other personnel in department policies, practices, methods, and techniques of their jobs.

Provides security and maintenance of campus buildings (20%)

• Assists with securing and unlocking buildings daily.
• Assists with checking campus emergency equipment including fire extinguishers, AEDs, etc.
• Identifies safety and security issues and follows appropriate reporting procedure.

Assists with investigations and maintains required documentation (15%)

• Completes all required reports and forms including accident and incident forms and student injury reports as well as others.
• Collects, processes,…