Police Officer - Campus Police

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To patrol an assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, protect lives, prevent crimes and safeguard property.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid US Driver’s License.
• MS Driver's license required post-hire within 30 days.
• Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training Certificate required post-hire within 1 year.
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certificates required post-hire within 90 days.
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screen required.
• Ability to speak, read, and write.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents federal and state regulations, and UMMC rules.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote security operations for the protection of people, property, and institutions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with public, patients, staff and other team members.
• Ability to maintain firearm registration.
• Ability to maintain physical and personal standards.
• Ability to make sound judgments and to react calmly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
• Responds to incoming calls regarding criminal activity, fire, automobile accidents and other general emergency requests.
• Patrols assigned area on foot, bicycle, or automobile; identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Records facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities; testifies in court to present evidence or act as a witness.
• Administers emergency first-aid treatment such as CPR as necessary; provides escort services to visitors and staff as applicable.
• Provides special service functions such as assisting individuals experiencing motor vehicle problems.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees