Police Officer

Police Officer

Provides law enforcement and safety services within the guidelines of federal, state, and local laws, and policies of the College. Reports to the Sergeant or other designated person and works with co-workers, other public safety agencies, faculty, staff, students, visitors, and guests to protect and serve the residents of the College community.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides law enforcement and safety services.
2. Performs on-campus safety services such as patrolling the campus, maintaining physical security, conducting arrests, transporting prisoners, providing traffic control, and conducting fire drills and extinguisher demonstrations.
3. Cites parking and traffic violations.
4. Prepares criminal incident reports, accident reports, and arrest/detention documents.
5. Testifies in court.
6. Assists with community focus planning, leadership programs, and College events.
7. Serves as a resource for subordinate personnel.

Requirements:

Education: High School diploma, trade school, or equivalent level of education. Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.

Experience: Minimum of 6 months work experience with other employers, plus 6 months training time at ASC, for a total of 6 months - 1 year.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, county ordinances, College and departmental policies and procedures, traffic regulations, and investigative procedures.
• Familiarity with management and supervisory procedures.
• Proficiency in first aid, CPR, local geographical area, courtroom procedures and security, self-defense techniques, and firearms.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and good public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Other:

• Possess or have ability to obtain a valid state operator/driver's license for the type vehicle or equipment operated.
• Irregular work hours and on-call hours are required.
• Possess or have the ability to acquire Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.

Physical Demands:

Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, lifting of light and heavy objects, and using tools and equipment that require a high degree of manual dexterity. Work is performed in an office, automobile, and field sites with exposure to noise, diseases, chemicals, inclement weather, and requires use of protective devices. Must be able to defend oneself in the event of a physical attack and to use firearms effectively.

Application Process:

Please apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.

EEO:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Agnes Scott College are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Agnes Scott prohibits unlawful discrimination based on protected categories in its employment practices. This shall include, but not be limited to, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training and termination.

Police Officer

Provides law enforcement and safety services within the guidelines of federal, state, and local laws, and policies of the College. Reports to the Sergeant or other designated person and works with co-workers, other public safety agencies, faculty, staff, students, visitors, and guests to protect and serve the residents of the College community.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides law enforcement and safety services.
2. Performs on-campus safety services such as patrolling the campus, maintaining physical security, conducting arrests, transporting prisoners, providing traffic control, and conducting fire drills and extinguisher demonstrations.
3. Cites parking and traffic violations.
4. Prepares criminal incident reports, accident reports, and arrest/detention documents.
5. Testifies in court.
6. Assists with community focus planning, leadership programs, and College events.
7. Serves as a resource for subordinate personnel.

Requirements:

Education: High School diploma, trade school, or equivalent level of education. Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.

Experience: Minimum of 6 months work experience with other employers, plus 6 months training time at ASC, for a total of 6 months - 1 year.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, county ordinances, College and departmental policies and procedures, traffic regulations, and investigative procedures.
• Familiarity with management and supervisory procedures.
• Proficiency in first aid, CPR, local geographical area, courtroom procedures and security, self-defense techniques, and firearms.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and good public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Other:

• Possess or have ability to obtain a valid state operator/driver's license for the type vehicle or equipment operated.
• Irregular work hours and on-call hours are required.
• Possess or have the ability to acquire Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.

Physical Demands:

Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, lifting of light and heavy objects, and using tools and equipment that require a high degree of manual dexterity. Work is performed in an office, automobile, and field sites with exposure to noise, diseases, chemicals, inclement weather, and requires use of protective devices. Must be able to defend oneself in the event of a physical attack and to use firearms effectively.

Application Process:

Please apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.

EEO:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Agnes Scott College are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Agnes Scott prohibits unlawful discrimination based on protected categories in its employment practices. This shall include, but not be limited to, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training and termination.

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