Police Officer

Police Officer Job ID: 303327 Location: Georgia College & State Univ Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state'sdesignated public liberal arts university, where students learn theessential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-drivenglobal society. The university prepares students for successfulcareers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-longlearning through personalized attention in a residential settingwith opportunities for a variety of transformational experiencesthrough its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only threeselective universities within the University System of Georgia anda top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offersundergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduateprograms, doctorates in education and nursing, professionalcertificates, and continuing education programs. As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal ArtsColleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal artsenvironment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinaryinquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strongreputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programsaccording to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review andColleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources. Georgia College & State University takes great pride incombining the educational experience of a private liberal artscollege with the affordability of a public university. Faculty andstaff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learningthrough high-impact practices such as internships, service- andcommunity-based learning, leadership development, study abroadopportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstoneproject that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry andcritical thinking. The university's beautiful and historic campus is locateddowntown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town ofapproximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of notedAmerican author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the collegecommunity enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor'sformer home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by theuniversity. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful LakeSinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students totake full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefitsof being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational andleisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta arelocated within easy driving distances. Georgia College & State University is dedicated toprotecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom ofexpression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom ofExpression and Academic Freedom policy and its EthicsCode of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu. Job Summary The position of Police Officer is a regular, and/or specialdetail position, providing general law enforcement andservice-related duties for the Georgia College & StateUniversity community. To perform these duties, employees in thisposition must possess, or be able to obtain, and maintain,certification as a peace officer, pursuant to the rules of theGeorgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Work involves knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, inaddition to policies and procedures of the Board of Regents of theState of Georgia, Georgia College & State University, and thedepartment of Public Safety. Employees assigned to this positionmust be able to demonstrate the ability to exercise independentjudgment and decision making within the limits prescribed by laws,rules, regulation, policies, and procedures. Work requires professionalism in protecting and safeguardingcommunities, which is often accompanied by emotional and/orphysical stress from rapidly evolving events. Responsibilities Patrol - 50 - Conduct routine vehicle, foot, bicycle, and alternative patrol ofGeorgia College & State University properties, and thesurrounding area pursuant to statutory jurisdictions. - Patrol shall facilitate the detection and deterrence of crime,criminal activity, and suspicious activity for Georgia College& State University properties. - Respond to calls of service and assist as needed. - Investigate accidents, crimes and other complaints. - Issue Citations. - Direct traffic and assist stranded motorists by providing unlocksand/or jumpstarts. Law Enforcement - 15 - This position requires employees to utilize sound discretion anddecision making skills when determining appropriate responses toviolations of federal, state, local, and traffic laws. - Arrest, process, and transport suspects accused of violatinglaws. - Appear and testify in campus judicial and court hearings asneeded. Reporting - 5 Provide adequate documentation of public safety actions, includingthe authoring of incident reports, arrest and booking reports, useof force reports, supplemental reports, traffic citations, andother documents related to safety and security initiatives oncampus. - Such documentation may include written reports, diagrams,sketches, and other representations of reportedcircumstances. Safety and Security Activities - 15 - Perform relevant safety and security functions that enhancepublic safety within the Georgia College & State Universitycommunity. - Such functions include: developing positive police-communityrelations, facilitating the physical security of campus properties,the performance of first-aid in response to medical distress, theenhancement of emergency response to a variety of natural andman-made hazards. - Assist other law enforcement agencies as needed andrequested. - Work special events including sporting events, social events,parades and large gatherings. - Follow departmental safety and risk management policies inperformance of work. - Maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment and work areas. Communications - 10 Effectively communicate with other departmental personnel in thefield, and as a reserve communications officer in the GeorgiaCollege & State University communications center. Other - 5 Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Must possess a high school diploma or accredited GEDequivalent Other Required Qualifications Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check,pursuant to the regulations of Georgia College & StateUniversity, the Board of Regents Police Guidebook andrecommendations from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.Requirements will include, at a minimum: an oral interview, a stateand federal criminal history check, a nationwide sex offendersearch, a social security number check, a credit history check, amedical examination, a drug screening, a psychological screening, apolygraph examination, an employment history check, and theverification of at least three professional/personalreferences. Must possess a valid driver's license, or the ability to obtain avalid driver's license. Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain certification as apeace officer pursuant to the rules of the Georgia Peace OfficerStandards and Training Council (said rules may be found at Required Experience Must have 2 years of work history, not necessarily in a relatedfield, OR a combination of educational attainment and workhistory Preferred Qualifications Preferred EducationalQualifications - Attainment of an Associate's Degree from an accredited college oruniversity. - Certification as a peace officer pursuant to the rules of theGeorgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Preferred Experience Experience in a higher education environment. Proposed Salary $24.52 / hour ($51,000) Required Documents to Attach Cover Letter Resume / CV List of References Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES - The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, including for thepurposes of emergency response. -The ability to walk, run, jump, navigate a variety of terrains,and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. - The ability to perform arrests, forcibly, if necessary andreasonable, requiring proficiency in the use of handcuffs, otherphysical restraints, defensive tactics, less lethal andintermediate weapons, and firearms. - The ability to handle situations firmly, courteously andtactfully, with respect for the rights of others. - The ability to physically check buildings, and lock or unlockfacilities as needed to support the operations of theuniversity. - The ability to develop and maintain positive police-communityrelations. - The ability to speak about crime prevention, awareness, andeducation to a variety of campus audiences. - The ability to react quickly and calmly under emergencyconditions. - The ability to perform rescue and evacuation functions duringaccidents, emergencies, and disasters, to include traffic controland direction, removing persons from dangerous situations, andfacilitating the evacuation of campus facilities. - The ability to use radio systems to dispatch and receive callsfor service. KNOWLEDGE - Knowledge of standard police practices andtechniques. -Knowledge of university properties, buildings, population, and thesurrounding environment. - Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies andprocedures. -Knowledge of federal, state, local, and traffic laws. - Knowledge of case law governing law enforcement tactics and theuse of force. -Knowledge of criminal procedure, search and seizure, and rules ofevidence. -Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies andprocedures. - Familiarity with common workplace technology and office relatedsoftware. - Familiarity with ARMS or records management equivalents. - Knowledge of fire prevention and suppression techniques. - Knowledge of GCIC operations. SKILLS - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Skill in furnishing first aid in the event of an accident,illness, injury, and use of force situations, to include CPR andthe use of an AED. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at Equal Employment Opportunity Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamentalvalues of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board ofRegents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual'sage, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race,religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). Noindividual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied thebenefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination,harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activitybecause of the individual's protected status; nor shall anyindividual be given preferential treatment because of theindividual's protected status, except that preferential treatmentmay be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate underfederal or state law. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). Background Check Criminal Background Check Credit Check Drug Screening (EOHN) pre-employment and random duringemployment DMV check This position will require psychological and physicalexaminations as a condition of employment This position will require a polygraph examination as acondition of employment #J-18808-Ljbffr