Police Officer

Summary

Campus Security OfficerThis position is responsible for enforcing state and local laws as well as campus regulations and for protecting life and property for Gordon State College.Patrols to detect and deter crime and to offer assistance when needed. Enforces parking regulations; issues citations. Investigates suspicious activities or persons. Checks the security of buildings. Prepares required reports. Investigates traffic accidents and criminal or non-criminal incidents. Makes arrests of individuals who have committed crimes. Testifies in court as required. Provides assistance to motorists. Responds to emergency incidents. Provides security and traffic enforcement at special events. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Performs other related duties.High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified. Must possess a current, valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record. Must be able to successfully pass the following background checks: Position of Trust + Credit Check Motor Vehicle Record Physical Examination Drug Testing Psychological EvaluationKnowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices. Knowledge of community policing principles. Knowledge of emergency preparedness, response and recovery principles. Knowledge of public safety principles as related to college campuses. Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs. Skill in the operation of specialized law enforcement equipment. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication.Salary: $47,000 This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include: Health insurance Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Leave Parental Leave Retirement Employee discounts Tuition reimbursementEmployment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Job Description

Campus Security OfficerThis position is responsible for enforcing state and local laws as well as campus regulations and for protecting life and property for Gordon State College.Patrols to detect and deter crime and to offer assistance when needed. Enforces parking regulations; issues citations. Investigates suspicious activities or persons. Checks the security of buildings. Prepares required reports. Investigates traffic accidents and criminal or non-criminal incidents. Makes arrests of individuals who have committed crimes. Testifies in court as required. Provides assistance to motorists. Responds to emergency incidents. Provides security and traffic enforcement at special events. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Performs other related duties.High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified. Must possess a current, valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record. Must be able to successfully pass the following background checks: Position of Trust + Credit Check Motor Vehicle Record Physical Examination Drug Testing Psychological EvaluationKnowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices. Knowledge of community policing principles. Knowledge of emergency preparedness, response and recovery principles. Knowledge of public safety principles as related to college campuses. Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs. Skill in the operation of specialized law enforcement equipment. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication.Salary: $47,000 This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include: Health insurance Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Leave Parental Leave Retirement Employee discounts Tuition reimbursementEmployment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test.