Campus Police - Perkinston Campus; Pooled

Campus Police FT
- Perkinston Campus (Pooled)

The Perkinston Campus Police Officer will report directly to the Chief of Campus Police. The successful candidate will ensure the safety of the campus community by maintaining law and order on campus and enforcing the College rules and regulations and Laws of the State of Mississippi. The officer will investigate campus incidents such as larcenies, vandalism, disturbances, as well as respond to all campus emergencies.

Job Duties:

• All officers will answer directly to the Chief of Police.
• Must be available to work all shifts and weekends. This includes sporting events and any other event college wide.
• Arrive on time for duty and be well groomed, clean, and neat in uniform.
• All officers will be armed and applicant must qualify with his or her duty weapon.
• Officer must attend all training and meetings as prescribed by the Chief of Police.
• Officers will detect acts of violence within the scope of the college.
• Officers will be required to patrol the corridors and in the parking lot, and issue citations for parking violators.
• Officers will when needed, escort Faculty and Students.
• Officers will be required to report any hazards to the MGCCC Maintenance Department.
• Officers must be able to type written reports in the college data base and be able to complete the report by the end of his or her shift.
• Officers are required to complete a daily log.
• Must be able to walk long distances and perform light lifting.
• Officers must be able to handle themselves in a professional manner when dealing with Students or the Public.
• Officers will unlock and lock the campus on a daily basis, and may be called to unlock offices for Faculty and for events.
• Officers must be able to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Ensure safety of campus community by enforcing campus rules and regulations, using appropriate procedures.
• Prepare all necessary evidence for Campus Judicial hearings and/or criminal court.
• Investigate campus incidents.
• Inform appropriate administrators of major campus incidents daily or as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Campus Police and Dean of Business Services.

Mandatory

Qualifications:

• Hold a current Professional Certificate awarded by the Board on Law Enforcement Standards and Training of the State of Mississippi, (qualified Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer under the Provisions of Chapter 474 General Laws of Mississippi, 1981).
• Ability to perform physically active duties (walking the campus, directing traffic, lifting at least 20 pounds).
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrate experience in the use of computers and related software; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Pass a background Investigation.

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Three years of law enforcement experience.
• Certified in First Aid, CPR, AED, hazardous material, NIMS, and/or other emergency response training.
• Experience as an officer in a community college or educational setting.
• Associates of Science Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• Documented Investigative training and experience.

EEO Statement
- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities.

The College:
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including:
Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS;
Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS;
Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS;
Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS;
West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

Classification
- Hourly

Posting Detail Information

Open Date - 06/04/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
- Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):
Trey Robertson Dean Of Business Services 51 Main Street Perkinston, MS 39573  trey.robertson

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Additional Transcripts
• Certificates