Campus Police Officer

About the position

The Campus Police Officer reports directly to the Chief of Police as part of the Department of Student Affairs. Officers need experience working in a community oriented policing environment with an emphasis on service in a higher education environment/community. This is a full-time position with benefits commensurate with other Jones College employees in this department.

Responsibilities

• Performs patrol of assigned area(s) on foot, patrol vehicle, or other methods; issues parking permits and provides general information to visitors.
• Enforces state and federal laws with police powers of arrest.
• Enforces college rules and regulations.
• Conducts traffic related enforcement for both moving and parking violations.
• Responds to various types of emergencies and performs activities necessary to protect life and property to include summoning appropriate emergency response agencies and personnel.
• Responds to and investigates criminal and non-criminal incidents and completes appropriate reports.
• Performs law enforcement services on college owned and leased property in accordance with applicable law.
• Provides security related services at special functions and other times as required by department supervisor(s).
• Directs traffic as needed.
• Apprehends violators of traffic/criminal law as prescribed by law.
• Testifies in legal/administrative hearings as needed.
• Performs patrols to prevent or reduce the likelihood of criminal offenses being committed.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.
• Maintain a professional law enforcement image and carry out duties in a professional manner and method.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and utilize computer software designed for law enforcement.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use good judgment and make effective decisions.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to demonstrate courage and take responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with conflict.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

• Current certification by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (MLEOTA) is preferred.
• Anyone hired must become certified within one year of being employed.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.