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Main Campus - Milledgeville GA

Full Time

High School

Up to 25%

Description

Georgia Military College is now accepting applications for a Campus Police position of Police Officer is a regular and/or special detail position providing general law enforcement and service related duties for the Georgia Military College community. To perform these duties employees in this position must possess or be able to obtain and maintain certification as a peace officer pursuant to the rules of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Work involves knowledge of federal state and local laws in addition to policies and procedures of Georgia Military College and the department of Public Safety. Employees assigned to this position must be able to demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making within the limits prescribed by laws rules regulation policies and procedures. Work requires dedication to public service which is often accompanied by emotional and/or physical stress from rapidly evolving events. The employee must be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine vehicle foot and alternative patrol of Georgia Military College properties and the surrounding area pursuant to statutory jurisdictions. Such patrol shall facilitate the detection and deterrence of crime criminal activity and suspicious activity for Georgia Military College properties. Enforces State Laws and local Ordinances
• Checks the physical security of campus facilities to prevent theft and vandalism. Uses Probe for Documentation of Security Checks.
• Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
• Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved by interviewing witnesses and victims gathering information and evidence and securing crime scenes. Testifies in court.
• Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures. Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances

Annual Salary: $45000.00

*Criminal background check and drug screen must be cleared before any candidate may begin working.

Georgia Military College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• POST Certification required in the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course
• Ability to multi-task various duties at one time
• The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle including for the purposes of emergency response
• The ability to walk run jump navigate a variety of terrains and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• The ability to perform arrests forcibly if necessary and reasonable requiring proficiency in the use of handcuffs other physical restraints defensive tactics less lethal and intermediate weapons and firearms
• The ability to handle situations firmly courteously and tactfully with respect for the rights of others
• The ability to physically check buildings and lock or unlock facilities as needed to support the operations of the university
• The ability to develop and maintain positive police-community relations
• The ability to speak about crime prevention awareness and education to a variety of campus audiences
• The ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions
• The ability to perform rescue and evacuation functions during accidents emergencies and disasters to include traffic control and direction removing persons from dangerous situations and facilitating the evacuation of campus facilities
• The ability to use radio systems to dispatch and receive calls for service
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws campus regulations and college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard police practices and techniques
• Knowledge of College properties buildings population and the
  Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of fire prevention and suppression techniques
• Knowledge of case law governing law enforcement tactics and the use of force
• Knowledge of criminal procedure search and seizure and rules of evidence responding to emergency situations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in administering first aid and CPR techniques.
• Skill in operating a patrol vehicle and various emergency and communications equipment.
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice Field
• 1 year Experience as Police Officer

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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