Patrol Officer

Overview

This Position is for a Patrol Officer with a public university location in Columbus, MS.

• Performs a variety of police duties in patrolling University property on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to detect crime or violation of criminal law and/or University regulations.
• Work rotating shifts, outdoors, and in a variety of assignments.
• Inspect University facilities for safety or crime prevention.
• Takes reports of crimes, injuries, accidents, and other events that affect the University.
• Conducts initial investigations into criminal activity.
• Enforces state laws and University policies and rules.
• Conducts crime prevention programs, as directed.
• Promotes public awareness of crime risk and prevention methods.
• Appears in court to testify on behalf of the University.
• Notifies supervisor and/or proper authorities of unusual, suspicious, or hazardous events.
• Works special events and activities beyond the regularly assigned workweek.
• Performs other law enforcement duties as directed.

• Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Education beyond the minimum preferred.
• Two years of successful work experience in a public-contact occupation required.
• One Year Of Law Enforcement Work Experience Preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in computer applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, preferred. Willingness to learn computer applications required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Must successfully complete the basic training for police officers as required by the Board of Standards and Training within one year of employment if not already certified.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be in good physical condition as evidenced by successfully passing a physical test based upon the Mississippi Board of Standards and Training's physical assessment (70%).
• Knowledge of Police Department rules and regulations, state law and city ordinances, standard law enforcement practices and procedures preferred, but not required.
• Appropriate use of firearms and other standard law enforcement tools; problem solving and conflict mediation.
• Ability to establish effective and courteous working relationships with fellow officers, faculty, students, the public and other agencies; ability to act with tact and impartially; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Must be able to deal with stressful situations, including life-threatening incidents.
• Must not object to using force against another person when legally justified.

Performs law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances which are consistent with the mission of the department and the University.