PT Campus Police Officer
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Campus Police Officer performs a full range of law enforcement and public safety duties to maintain security and order on the South Georgia Technical College campus. Duties include patrolling and monitoring campus buildings and grounds; responding to alarms, disturbances, criminal complaints, accidents, fires, natural disasters, and other emergencies; investigating incidents and preparing reports; enforcing applicable laws, regulations, and college policies; and coordinating with the Georgia State Patrol and other local and state law enforcement agencies as needed. The Campus Police Officer may apprehend suspects, assist with emergency and crisis response activities, inspect facilities and equipment for safety or security concerns, provide escorts and personal protection, direct traffic during special events, provide security for college events, participate in emergency and disaster drills, and perform other duties as assigned. The officer must maintain all required Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification and meet applicable training requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Current Georgia P.O.S.T. certification required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to operate computers and job-related software
- Ability to prepare accurate incident and activity reports in accordance with established procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with students, employees, visitors, and the public
- Ability to understand and follow detailed verbal and written instructions
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to patrol assigned areas and identify potential safety, security, and unlawful activity
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Ability to differentiate between colors
- Must possess a valid driver's license with proof of insurability
- Must be available to work varying shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
- Candidates must successfully complete: Criminal background check, Fingerprinting, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, Drug screening
Nice To Haves
- Three (3) years of law enforcement experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Patrolling and monitoring campus buildings and grounds
- Responding to alarms, disturbances, criminal complaints, accidents, fires, natural disasters, and other emergencies
- Investigating incidents and preparing reports
- Enforcing applicable laws, regulations, and college policies
- Coordinating with the Georgia State Patrol and other local and state law enforcement agencies
- Apprehending suspects
- Assisting with emergency and crisis response activities
- Inspecting facilities and equipment for safety or security concerns
- Providing escorts and personal protection
- Directing traffic during special events
- Providing security for college events
- Participating in emergency and disaster drills
- Performing other duties as assigned
- Maintaining all required Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification
- Meeting applicable training requirements
Benefits
- This position does not include State of Georgia benefits and does not guarantee or imply future full-time employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
