FullTime Police Officers

Police Officer III
Georgia State University
Police Department
At the Georgia State University Police Department, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, and to focus on the safety to our campuses and university community by providing safety services through professional community-oriented policing.
The Georgia State University Police Department provides law enforcement, security, and safety services to the university community and the immediate surrounding areas, ensuring a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors.
Georgia State boasts one of the largest university police forces in the state with 160 officers across all six Atlanta metro campuses.
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement (IACLEA) and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.
We hire people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.
The Georgia State University Police Department is seeking a Police Officer III to join the already awesome team in keeping the Police Department at the level of excellence that it has strived to become and sustain.

WHAT MAKES THE POLICE DEPARTMENT A GREAT PLACE?

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A flexible work environment.
Maintains watch over buildings and grounds, and checks doors and windows.
Reports and investigates accidents, vandalism, thefts, and fire. Advises students, faculty, and staff on campus regulations.
record pertinent data describing scenes and circumstances.
Performs specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing violations, enforcing laws and regulations on university property, and apprehending violators within police jurisdiction.
High school diploma or GED and three years of experience with Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certification as a Law Enforcement Officer.

Considerable knowledge of standard police practices and procedures.
Knowledge of fire prevention techniques.
Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.
College/Business Unit: Police/Security Services Department: Police Department Location: Atlanta Campus Shift: Varies Salary : $55,100 (minimum) - $69,000 (midpoint) - $82,700 (maximum) Pay Grade: 13 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting: 04/08/26, 3:09:09 PM Closing Date: Open until filled Special Instructions: A complete and accurate GSU application
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