Police Officer

Overview

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Job : 272764

Location: Columbus State University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us Columbus State University is a place with exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey. Located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia (USG).

CSU values integrity, excellence, accountability, respect, and a commitment to affordability, accessibility, and creativity in education.

University Police

This is a participatory commissioned position providing general law enforcement and service-related duties for a Board of Regents Institution. Work involves knowledge of federal, state, university and departmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Must demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making within limits prescribed by laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Patrols assigned area and university facilities.
• Prevents and detects criminal and traffic law violations.
• Provides support services such as locking and unlocking facilities.
• Provides motorist assistance such as vehicle jump starts and vehicle unlocking.
• Arrests violators for violations of criminal and traffic laws.
• Provides assistance to visitors such as giving directions or escorts.
• Reports hazardous situations or conditions of university facilities.
• Appears in court to testify in cases.

• High School diploma or Georgia State accredited GED certificate required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Georgia POST peace officer certification as defined by O.C.G.A. 35-8-8.
• No felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without help.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 20/20 or 20/20 corrected.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with hearing disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associates Degree or higher preferred.

The proposed annualized salary for this position is $55,000 and includes full benefits.

• Knowledge of criminal and traffic laws of Georgia.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong command of laws pertaining to search and seizure and investigative techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures (SOP).
• Proficiency in the use of firearms and related law enforcement equipment.
• Obtain advanced training and education as needed.

If you have any questions, please contact Joshua Smith, Hiring Manager, via email at .

The USG values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 at the USG policies site. Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom details are at Board Policy 6.5.

• All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation, reference checks, and verification of academic credentials (if applicable).
• A credit check may be required for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Pre-employment drug testing for certain positions may be required.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that drive a CSU fleet vehicle. A drug screen may be required as a condition of employment.

* Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.

For Faculty Hires:
Final candidates must provide proof of completed degree(s) and transcripts. Foreign-trained candidates may need an educational credential evaluation. All employees must protect sensitive information and comply with cybersecurity and privacy policies and USG policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Columbus State University is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by law.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position does have driving duties.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This…