Police Officer

Dalton State College•Dalton, GA

39d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing law enforcement and security services for the campus community. The role primarily covers the third shift, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by the end of business day November 28, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. A complete application must include: Cover letter Resume List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and or past employer. Minimum hourly rate:$23.40

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Must be 21 YOA.
Must be a Georgia Certified Peace Officer or the ability to obtain certification.
Must maintain a Georgia Certified Peace Officer Certification and other applicable certifications.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Good moral character, good under stressful conditions, good decision making ability.
Satisfactory results from a criminal background investigation including drug screen, credit check, psychological exam, physical exam, and others.
Ability to meet and maintain current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.

Nice To Haves

Georgia Certified Peace Officer
Higher Education
Past Experience as a Peace Officer

Responsibilities

Maintains responsibility for security and safety of persons and property (60%)
Identifies potential security and safety hazards.
Patrols campus on foot and in a vehicle to detect and deter criminal activity, parking violations, and traffic violations.
Responds to routine and emergency calls for service. Provides traffic direction and escorts as needed.
Assists motorists as needed.
Provides first aid and CPR to victims as necessary.
Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders.
Fills in for emergency dispatcher as needed.
Provides various types of public service and assistance to the campus community.
Is a source of information and direction to the campus community.
May assist with training other personnel in department policies, practices, methods, and techniques of their jobs.
Provides security and maintenance of campus buildings (20%)
Assists with securing and unlocking buildings daily.
Assists with checking campus emergency equipment including fire extinguishers, AEDs, etc.
Identifies safety and security issues and follows appropriate reporting procedure.
Assists with investigations and maintains required documentation (15%)
Completes all required reports and forms including accident and incident forms and student injury reports as well as others.
Collects, processes, and submits evidence and property.
Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of crimes and other offenses against persons and property.
Prepares for and testifies in judicial and campus proceedings.
Performs related duties (5%)