Police Officer

Summary

Campus Security Officer

Performs general patrol and operational police duties, such as making arrests and enforcing criminal codes and statutes, assisting with investigations, and/or serving as a member of special teams or task forces as requested. Responsible for enforcement dutiesinvolving general and criminal regulations and institutional rules and regulations in order to provide for the protection, safety, and welfare of students, employees and property within the areas under the control and authorized jurisdiction of the agency. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Responsibilities include providing patrol shift coverage, maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting life and property, preventing crime, performing vehicular and pedestrian traffic direction, demonstrating successful engagement of the community oriented policing philosophy, enforcing all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations, rendering aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries, interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses; preparing reports that document incidents and activities, and reviewing facts to determine if criminal acts or statute violations exist, and testifying in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.

Required qualifications include on the job training, educational requirements, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 21 years of age, a current, valid and unrestricted driver's license, successfully completed State of Georgia mandated Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) training (physically and scholastically) and comply with all POST requirements within one (1) year of employment, and must maintain Georgia POST Peace Officer Basic Certification. Preferred qualifications include POST Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, or Managerial Certificate, POST Instructor Certification, POST Designated Instructor Certification, other specialty certifications, community outreach experience, an undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field, and volunteer experience with a community service organization.

The hiring salary range is: Non-certified $58,000 ($27.91 per hour) Certified $61,277 ($29.46 per hour) to $67,700 ($32.55 per hour). Offers are based on relevant experience. Education credit and specialized certification credit available, if applicable. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Job Description

Campus Security Officer

Performs general patrol and operational police duties, such as making arrests and enforcing criminal codes and statutes, assisting with investigations, and/or serving as a member of special teams or task forces as requested. Responsible for enforcement dutiesinvolving general and criminal regulations and institutional rules and regulations in order to provide for the protection, safety, and welfare of students, employees and property within the areas under the control and authorized jurisdiction of the agency. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Responsibilities include providing patrol shift coverage, maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting life and property, preventing crime, performing vehicular and pedestrian traffic direction, demonstrating successful engagement of the community oriented policing philosophy, enforcing all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations, rendering aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries, interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses; preparing reports that document incidents and activities, and reviewing facts to determine if criminal acts or statute violations exist, and testifying in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.

Required qualifications include on the job training, educational requirements, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 21 years of age, a current, valid and unrestricted driver's license, successfully completed State of Georgia mandated Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) training (physically and scholastically) and comply with all POST requirements within one (1) year of employment, and must maintain Georgia POST Peace Officer Basic Certification. Preferred qualifications include POST Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, or Managerial Certificate, POST Instructor Certification, POST Designated Instructor Certification, other specialty certifications, community outreach experience, an undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field, and volunteer experience with a community service organization.

The hiring salary range is: Non-certified $58,000 ($27.91 per hour) Certified $61,277 ($29.46 per hour) to $67,700 ($32.55 per hour). Offers are based on relevant experience. Education credit and specialized certification credit available, if applicable. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.