Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer.

Position Details


Location
Gulf Park


730 East Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560
United States


Division
University Police Gulf Park Div


Position Type
Staff


Employment Status
Full Time


Grant Funded
No


Pay Grade


N09

Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled


Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary Performs lawenforcement and police department duties involving the protection of life andproperty through the enforcement of state laws and university rules andregulations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for performing law enforcement activities; to include but not limited to enforcing federal, state, and local laws and USM rules and regulations.
2. Responds to all emergency calls involving crimes, disturbances, accidents, personal injuries, fires, and natural disasters.
3. Responsible for investigating crimes and violations of USM rules and regulations, accidents, etc.
4. Engages with the community in proactive police activities to prevent crimes, disorder, property loss, accidents, etc.
5. Responsible for providing a wide range of community services involving traffic and crowd control, security at special events, crisis intervention, referrals, escorts, motorist assistance, public information, emergency notification, and medical assistance.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

HighSchool graduate or equivalent G.E.D.
ValidMississippi Driver's License
MississippiLaw Enforcement Certification or graduate of a Mississippi Law EnforcementTraining Academy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability touse a personal computer and associated software, police radio, firearms,investigative equipment and resources, photographic and video equipment, basicoffice equipment.
• Ability touse spreadsheet software and use of video and other software applications.
• Basicknowledge and skill within Windows-based computer and software applications, toinclude Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to use email to send andreceive correspondence, proficiency in use of search engines.
• Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications Associate'sdegree and/or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Six monthsto one year of patrol officer experience with a law enforcement agency.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.


We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.