Police Officer

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state‑of‑the‑art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide. Job Details Job Title: Police Officer Location: Gordon State College Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full‑Time Job ID: 287092 Job Summary This position is responsible for enforcing state and local laws as well as campus regulations and for protecting life and property for Gordon State College. Responsibilities Patrols to detect and deter crime and to offer assistance when needed. Enforces parking regulations; issues citations. Investigates suspicious activities or persons. Checks the security of buildings. Prepares required reports. Investigates traffic accidents and criminal or non‑criminal incidents. Makes arrests of individuals who have committed crimes. Testifies in court as required. Provides assistance to motorists. Responds to emergency incidents. Provides security and traffic enforcement at special events. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Performs other related duties. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified or successfully complete State of Georgia mandated POST certification and comply with all POST requirements within one (1) year of employment. Must possess a current, valid driver¿s license and maintain a safe driving record. Background Checks Must be able to successfully pass the following background checks: Position of Trust + Credit Check Motor Vehicle Record Physical Examination Drug Testing Psychological Evaluation Preferred Qualifications Experience with law enforcement or public safety agency beneficial. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices. Knowledge of community policing principles. Knowledge of emergency preparedness, response and recovery principles. Knowledge of public safety principles as related to college campuses. Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs. Skill in the operation of specialized law enforcement equipment. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication. Equal Employment Opportunity Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75‑50). Other Information Salary: Certified - $40,000 Non‑Certified - $38,000 Benefits include: Health insurance Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Leave Parental Leave Retirement Employee discounts Tuition reimbursement Background Check Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test. Clery Disclosure This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSA‘s are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus and in certain non‑campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed