Campus Police Officer

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview: The Police Officer performs general public safety, law enforcement duties and investigation in the protection of life and property. He/She is responsible for the prevention of crimes, apprehension of criminals and enforcement of all applicable federal, state, and local laws to prevent losses due to criminal acts and incidents. The Police Officer must be confident, even tempered, tolerant, and knowledgeable of law enforcement procedures and techniques. He/she must have a neat appearance, demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills; and exhibit the ability to work quickly and effectively in difficult situations. The position requires respect for the rights, property and privacy of others, displaying a professional image at all times. The Police Officer must be able to interrelate well with all hospital departments (all levels of supervision and management) and employees, patients, visitors, medical staff members, the public and local law enforcement agencies. He/She must demonstrate respect for the rights, property and privacy of others; and display a professional image at all times. The Officer will be required to investigate incidents or unusual occurrences, provide appropriate follow up and documentation, and testifying in a court of law when requested to do so by subpoena. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required. Some college or Associate’s degree preferred.
• Ability to meet MS Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training certification requirements.
• Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience required as a law enforcement officer and meet minimum standards outlined by BLEOST (Board of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training).

Nice To Haves

• Some college or Associate’s degree

Responsibilities

• Performs general public safety, law enforcement duties and investigation in the protection of life and property.
• Responsible for the prevention of crimes, apprehension of criminals and enforcement of all applicable federal, state, and local laws to prevent losses due to criminal acts and incidents.
• Investigate incidents or unusual occurrences, provide appropriate follow up and documentation
• Testifying in a court of law when requested to do so by subpoena.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees