Law Enforcement Officer II

Law Enforcement Officer II

34 - JONES COUNTY, MS

Duties will be to issue visitor passes at the front gate, assist staff with persons acting aggressive; check buildings after hours and make rounds on campus and properties located off campus. Officer will help provide a safe environment for the employees and persons served by Ellisville State School;
Manage the security activities on his/her shift (includes reports, campus rounds, inspections, communications and handling unplanned incidents); responsible for transporting persons and employees to work areas as needed; responsible for making post office and bank routes Monday-Friday. Handle staff and visitor disturbances and ensure front gate is monitored at all times;
Patrol the grounds on and off campus (check state homes, group homes and make sure campground is secure); check buildings on campus including residential dormitories; must participate in monthly and yearly in services as required and other duties as assigned. Applicant must have a valid Mississippi Drivers License and a safe driving record as outlined in the Ellisville State School Safety Manual.

Schedule is 2 pm - 10:30 pm Sunday - Thursday.

Efficient organizational and time management skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Positive work morale. Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem solving. Realistic expectations about the difficulty and challenges of the work. Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment.

Typically requires possession of a State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification and 1-2 year of experience in law enforcement.

Typically requires possession of a State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification and 1-2 year of experience in law enforcement.

Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201