Campus Police Officer

Georgia Department of Revenue•Clarkesville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Police Officer performs a full range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain security and order on the North Georgia Technical College campus in Clarkesville, Georgia. The role includes a night shift and requires maintaining Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) certification. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
P.O.S.T. certification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Ability to identify signs of unlawful entry.
Ability to patrol assigned areas.
Ability to handle crisis situations according to established guidelines.
Ability to complete reports according to established guidelines.
Ability to differentiate between colors.
Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends, evenings, and/or morning shifts.
Ability to work well with minimal supervision.
Good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with the public.
Above-average verbal, written, and basic computer skills and/or knowledge.

Responsibilities

Guard and monitor buildings and respond to alarms.
Investigate criminal complaints, disturbances, and vehicle or other accidents.
Coordinate with the State Patrol and adjacent law enforcement jurisdictions.
Apprehend criminal suspects and turn them over to local jurisdiction for booking or incarceration.
Inspect assigned areas for fire or environmental hazards.
Monitor and authorize people entering and departing premises to maintain security.
Patrol premises to prevent and detect intrusion and check the security of doors, windows, and gates.
Respond to fires, natural disasters, and other hazardous events.
Warn people of rule infractions or violations and apprehend or evict violators, using force if necessary.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities.
Coordinate disaster response or crisis-management activities, such as opening shelters and special-needs programs.
Inspect equipment and facilities to assess operational and functional capabilities.
Collaborate with others to prepare and analyze damage assessments following emergencies.
Escort or drive a motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations and provide personal protection.
Direct traffic during special events and provide security for those events.
Maintain P.O.S.T. certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.