Campus Police Officer

Georgia Department of Revenue • Warner Robins, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Georgia Technical College is hiring a Campus Police Officer assigned to the Warner Robins Campus. The position performs a full range of law enforcement duties to maintain campus security and order while providing friendly customer service to campus personnel, students, and visitors. Duties include patrol, traffic and parking enforcement, investigations, emergency response, event security, and administrative reporting. Travel to the college’s service area, additional CGTC locations, and other destinations may be required.

The position is designated as a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and must report criminal incidents to the CGTC Chief of Campus Police for inclusion in the college’s Annual Security Report. The employee must maintain required Peace Officer Standards Training certification and meet the qualifications and standards established by the Technical College System of Georgia and the institution.

The position is projected to work 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but requires schedule flexibility to include day, evening, or weekend hours. Work takes place in campus buildings and outdoors, with routine exposure to varied weather and possible exposure to extreme, life-threatening conditions. The annual gross salary is $43,500. The position is eligible for state retirement and insurance benefits, leave accrual, and holiday pay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current P.O.S.T. certification; PBLE certification is required.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in operating computers and job-related software.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to deal with the public.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work weekends and day, evening, and morning shifts.
• Ability to differentiate between colors.
• Ability to complete reports according to established guidelines.
• Ability to patrol assigned areas and identify signs of unlawful entry.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, crouch, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in varied weather conditions and face possible exposure to extreme and potentially life-threatening conditions.
• Must maintain employment qualifications specified in the TCSG Policy Manual and applicable accreditation standards.

Nice To Haves

• Documented work experience in a safety-monitoring environment, law enforcement, or the military.
• Documented experience working in a post-secondary educational setting.
• Transcripts documenting conferred degrees, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Guard and monitor buildings; respond to alarms and investigate disturbances, criminal complaints, and vehicle or other accidents.
• Coordinate with the State Patrol and adjacent law enforcement jurisdictions; apprehend criminal suspects and turn them over to local jurisdictions for booking or incarceration.
• Inspect assigned areas for fire and environmental hazards, and inspect equipment and facilities to assess their operational and functional capabilities.
• Monitor and authorize entry to and departure from premises to maintain security.
• Patrol premises to prevent and detect intrusion and ensure doors, windows, and gates are secure.
• Respond to fires, natural disasters, and other hazardous events; coordinate disaster response and crisis management activities, including shelters, special-needs programs, and evacuations.
• Warn people of rule violations and apprehend or evict violators, using force if necessary.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities; complete reports according to established guidelines.
• Collaborate with others to prepare and analyze damage assessments after emergencies.
• Escort or drive individuals to specified locations and provide personal protection.
• Direct traffic during special events and provide event security.
• Complete assigned training in a timely manner and maintain Peace Officer Standards Training certification.
• Perform other assigned responsibilities.
• Report criminal incidents to the CGTC Chief of Campus Police as a Campus Security Authority.
• Travel to the college’s service area, additional CGTC locations, and other destinations as needed.

Benefits

• State retirement benefits through the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS).
• Insurance benefits.
• Leave accrual.
• Holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED