Campus Police Officer

Georgia Department of Revenue•Tifton, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Police Officer is a P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer responsible for protecting life and property while maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming educational environment for students, employees, and visitors. The position performs a full range of law enforcement duties, responds to emergencies, investigates criminal activity, and promotes positive community relationships. Work is primarily at the Moultrie and Tifton campuses, with duties at the Thomasville and Bainbridge campuses as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
P.O.S.T. certification is required.
Written and oral communication skills.
Decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
Conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to operate computers and job-related software programs.
Customer service and community engagement skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with campus departments and outside agencies.
Ability to work weekends and day, evening, and morning shifts.
Ability to differentiate between colors.
Ability to complete reports according to established guidelines and patrol assigned areas.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Required education credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or registrations must be submitted before employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior law enforcement experience.
P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned campus locations to deter crime and maintain a visible law enforcement presence.
Enforce federal, state, and local laws, as well as institutional policies.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, including medical emergencies, fires, alarms, suspicious activity, disturbances, and criminal complaints.
Collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies during investigations and joint operations; apprehend criminal suspects.
Conduct preliminary and follow-up criminal investigations; interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; collect evidence; and prepare comprehensive reports.
Maintain public order during campus events, demonstrations, and emergencies.
Direct traffic during special events and provide event security.
Respond to fires, natural disasters, and other hazardous events.
Assist with disaster response and emergency management activities, including evacuations, lockdowns, shelter-in-place procedures, and disaster response.
Conduct security checks of campus buildings, parking lots, and other facilities to identify hazards or suspicious conditions.
Provide escorts for students, employees, and visitors when requested.
Participate in crime prevention initiatives, safety presentations, and community outreach programs.
Complete accurate and timely incident reports, arrest reports, citations, evidence documentation, and other required records.
Maintain departmental equipment, vehicles, firearms, and issued protective equipment according to departmental standards.
Maintain Peace Officer Standards Training certification.
Serve as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act, forward crime reports to the Campus Police Department, and participate in annual CSA training.
Participate in assessment, planning, budgeting, and professional development.
Perform other related duties as assigned.