Full-time Campus Police Officer

Hinds Community College•Pearl, MS

About The Position

This is a non-supervisory, entry-level position for sworn law enforcement officers. The incumbent is expected to provide basic law enforcement services to the college-wide community within the mission, goals, and objectives of the agency in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. Shift and location will be assigned as needed for agency operations. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older Be a citizen of the United States Must possess a current police officer certification through the MS Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (BLEOST) or other equivalent. Must not have a criminal history If prior military must have an honorable discharge If prior law enforcement, must not have been terminated for reasons of criminal activity, moral turpitude or other disciplinary grounds. Must not be legally prohibited from possessing firearms. Possess a good work history Display a history of showing respect for the law and the rights of others Free from addictive or excessive use of either alcohol or drugs or use of any illegal substances Free from any debilitating conditions or any other significant physical limitations or disabilities which would, in a physician's opinion, impair the applicant's ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a police officer or complete the required minimum training requirements. Be psychologically capable of exercising appropriate judgment or restraint in performing the essential duties and responsibilities of a police officer. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED Law Enforcement Academy training (Certified by MS BLEOST)

Requirements

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
Be a citizen of the United States
Must possess a current police officer certification through the MS Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (BLEOST) or other equivalent.
Must not have a criminal history
If prior military must have an honorable discharge
If prior law enforcement, must not have been terminated for reasons of criminal activity, moral turpitude or other disciplinary grounds.
Must not be legally prohibited from possessing firearms.
Possess a good work history
Display a history of showing respect for the law and the rights of others
Free from addictive or excessive use of either alcohol or drugs or use of any illegal substances
Free from any debilitating conditions or any other significant physical limitations or disabilities which would, in a physician's opinion, impair the applicant's ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a police officer or complete the required minimum training requirements.
Be psychologically capable of exercising appropriate judgment or restraint in performing the essential duties and responsibilities of a police officer.
High School Diploma or GED
Law Enforcement Academy training (Certified by MS BLEOST)

Responsibilities

Patrols campus to enforce laws and regulations.
Regulates campus traffic.
Assists with emergency service and provides emergency first aid treatment.
Provides security for special events.
Provides information to the College community and general public.
Makes arrests, completes incident reports, and prepares criminal cases and presents testimony in court.
Conducts crime prevention programs.
Performs a variety of police duties in patrolling assigned area on foot or in police vehicles to detect crime or violation of College regulations and to arrest violators; patrols parking lots, outlying College properties and College buildings to ensure their security.
Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic; investigates traffic accidents and files preliminary accident reports; checks all automobiles on College property for improper parking, overtime parking and display of College registration decals; issues tickets for vehicular violations.
Assists emergency ambulance service and provides emergency first-aid treatment to members of the College community and to visitors; provides emergency escort service to the College community and to visitors where necessary.
Observes, detects and reports any unauthorized situations, which may lead to illegal or prohibited actions on campus, which could jeopardize the safety of the College community.
Maintains public confidence and support by emphasizing public relations through providing information about the College related matters to students, staff, and the general public.
Provides security for special College events; provides transfer for College monies.
Prepares criminal cases and presents testimony in court or other hearings concerning traffic violations, criminal offenses, and disciplinary matters.
Participates in the conduction of various crime prevention training programs, as directed, to promote public awareness of crime risk and prevention methods.
Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.