Police Officer

Police OfficerThe primary duty of the Police Officer is to provide campus security by patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points. Required to answer calls for service involving parking, fire, and traffic complaints. Ensure the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel, and visitors in the campus community. Able to work flexible shifts and hours.Educational Requirements High school Diploma or GED equivalent required. Other Required Qualifications Must be 20 years of age. Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record Must have successfully completed the certification by the Georgia Peace Officers' Standard and Training Council. Must be able to communicate effectively (orally and written)Preferred Qualifications: Experience with a law enforcement or public safety agency helpful.$50,000.00High School Diploma or Transcripts GED-Certificate of High School Equivalency Or College or University degree or transcriptsAbility to perform work in a professional manner meeting the requirements of a 24-hour operation that may involve working weekends, and holiday schedules in any weather conditions. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Capability of writing comprehensive reports outlining observations and activities during assigned shift. Ability to use telephone, radio, and computer equipment. Ability to exhibit a positive attitude when working with supervisors, coworkers, and members of the campus community in order to maintain effective service-oriented relationships. Possess analytical decision-making skills to identify problems, weigh solutions and recognize alternatives and their implications independently and quickly. Possess interpersonal skills to interact with the public. Patrols the campus on foot or in a patrol car to preserve law and order. Answers calls and requests involving fire, traffic or other accidents, robberies and other misdemeanors and felonies and takes necessary police action. Conducts investigations of criminal activities, consisting of collection and identification of evidence, questioning principals and witnesses, case preparation and testifying in court. Investigates traffic accidents and performs related traffic control functions. Recovers stolen property. Provides various types of public service and assistance to students, faculty, staff and visitors. Performs other job-related duties as required.For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have: a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle a successful pre-employment drug testAlbany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.Testing Requirements: Physical Agility Test Physical Demands: Must be able to climb stairs and run short or long distances. Must be able to lift 25 to 50 lbs Testing Requirements Must undergo Psychological Evaluation