Campus Police Officer

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Campus Police Officer

JR

1

Any (United States of America)

$54, 000.00 PER YEAR

Position Summary The Campus Police Officer performs a full range of sworn law enforcement duties to maintain a safe, secure, and orderly environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Officers provide proactive patrol, emergency response, crime prevention, investigations, and community-oriented policing services while enforcing federal, state, and local laws, as well as college policies and regulations. This position requires sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, and the ability to respond effectively to routine incidents and critical emergencies.

• Patrol campus buildings, parking lots, and surrounding college property on foot and by vehicle to deter criminal activity, protect life and property, and maintain a visible law enforcement presence.
• Respond promptly to calls for service, emergencies, alarms, suspicious activity, criminal complaints, accidents, medical emergencies, fires, hazardous incidents, and natural disasters.
• Investigate criminal and non-criminal incidents, traffic collisions, property damage, and complaints; collect evidence, interview victims and witnesses, document findings, and complete thorough incident and offense reports.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws, campus policies, parking regulations, and traffic laws.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations and coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies when appropriate.
• Apprehend offenders, make lawful arrests, and use the appropriate level of force consistent with departmental policy and Georgia law.
• Provide first aid, CPR, and emergency medical assistance until relieved by emergency medical personnel.
• Serve as the initial law enforcement response during active shooter incidents, violent crimes, fire emergencies, severe weather events, hazardous material incidents, and other critical emergencies.
• Monitor campus security through physical patrols, surveillance systems, and regular inspections of buildings, doors, windows, gates, and grounds.
• Lock and unlock campus facilities and ensure buildings are properly secured after operating hours.
• Perform dispatch-related duties, maintain radio communications, and coordinate emergency responses with public safety agencies.
• Direct traffic, provide crowd control, and maintain security during campus events and special activities.
• Escort students, employees, and visitors when necessary and provide general assistance to members of the campus community.
• Prepare accurate reports using the department's Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS/ARMS).
• Maintain compliance with the Federal Clery Act by accurately documenting and submitting required crime reports within established timelines.
• Respond appropriately to Title IX-related incidents and assist with investigations in accordance with applicable laws and institutional policies.
• Coordinate disaster preparedness, emergency response, evacuation procedures, shelter operations, and recovery efforts as directed.
• Inspect equipment, emergency systems, and facilities to ensure operational readiness.
• Promote crime prevention, campus safety awareness, and positive community relations through education…