Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

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

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001, United States

Division: University Police

Position Type: Staff

Employment Status: Full Time

Pay Grade: N09

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

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

Job Summary: Performs law enforcement and police department duties involving the protection of life and property through the enforcement of state laws and university rules and regulations.

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:

• High School graduate or equivalent G.E.D.
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License
• Mississippi Law Enforcement Certification or graduate of a Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to use a personal computer and associated software, police radio, firearms, investigative equipment and resources, photographic and video equipment, basic office equipment.
• Ability to use spreadsheet software and use of video and other software applications.
• Basic knowledge and skill within Windows-based computer and software applications, to include Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to use email to send and receive correspondence, proficiency in use of search engines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree and/or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six months to 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 Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

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