Patrol Officer

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs law enforcement and police department duties involving the protection of life and property through the enforcement of state laws and university rules and regulations.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent G.E.D.
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s License
• Mississippi Law Enforcement Certification or graduate of a Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy.
• Ability to use a personal computer and associated software, police radio, firearms, investigative equipment and resources, photographic and video equipment, basic office equipment.
• Ability to use spreadsheet software and use of video and other software applications.
• Basic knowledge and skill within Windows-based computer and software applications, to include Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to use email to send and receive correspondence, proficiency in use of search engines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree and/or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six months to one year of patrol officer experience with a law enforcement agency.

Responsibilities

• Performing law enforcement activities; to include but not limited to enforcing federal, state, and local laws and USM rules and regulations.
• Responds to all emergency calls involving crimes, disturbances, accidents, personal injuries, fires, and natural disasters.
• Investigating crimes and violations of USM rules and regulations, accidents, etc.
• Engages with the community in proactive police activities to prevent crimes, disorder, property loss, accidents, etc.
• Providing a wide range of community services involving traffic and crowd control, security at special events, crisis intervention, referrals, escorts, motorist assistance, public information, emergency notification, and medical assistance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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