Police Officer

Police Officer

Position Details

Position Title: Police Officer

Department: Campus Safety

Location: Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA

Position Summary: GA Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) certified Police Officer with full power of arrest, who will be responsible for issues involving personal safety and security of students/staff/faculty and property of Morehouse College and other outside facilities/functions and the enforcement of state and federal laws and enforce college statutes and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent
• Current Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) Basic Law Enforcement Certification, in good standing
• Minimum experience of 3 years in police work
• Minimum of 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license
• No felony convictions

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education/Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication and inter-personal skills.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Must possess the ability establish and maintain effective working relationship with diverse campus community.
• Exhibit good customer service skills.
• Must have substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices
• Proficiency in maintenance and use of firearm.
• IT literate and basic proficiency in operation of standard office equipment

Physical Demands:

• Positions in this class typically require frequent standing, walking, sitting, grasping, lifting and carrying, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, use of foot controls, driving, talking, hearing and seeing.
• Positions are also subject to and must successfully pass physical exam and drug test.
• Heavy Work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Any other duties as prescribed by Chief of Police, his/her Designee or Supervisor.
• Coordinate with Supervisors regarding goals of department.
• Exercise independent judgment in emergency situations involving danger to life and/or property.
• In the execution of duties, work in close cooperation with Morehouse College and the immediate community, other law enforcement agencies, mental health, governmental, community, health, emergency, criminal justice and legal entities.
• Provide protection and assistance to persons and property on campus, which includes enforcement of federal and state laws and campus rules and regulations.
• Provide security for campus special events, social and sports events.
• Respond to, investigate, document and complete accurate case reports on criminal, non-emergency and emergency incidents and detail information and action taken.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: S1329P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 01/07/2026

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled - No

EEO Statement Summary: Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

1. Resume
2. Copy of Official Drivers License
3. Social Security Card