Patrol Officer

The University of Southern Mississippi • Long Beach, MS

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer. This role 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. The position is full-time and located at the Gulf Park campus.

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