Police Officer

Overview

Job Title: Police Officer

Location: MGA - Macon

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 293788

About the Organization
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution with five campuses (Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins) and a fully-online campus. It enrolls about 8,400 students and supports six academic schools including Georgia’s flagship aviation program.

This position is responsible for enforcing state and local laws as well as campus regulations and for protecting life and property for Middle Georgia State University.

• Patrols to detect and deter crime and to offer assistance when needed.
• Enforces parking regulations; issues citations.
• Prepares required reports.
• Checks the security of buildings.
• Investigates suspicious activities or persons.
• Investigates traffic accidents and criminal or non-criminal incidents.
• Makes arrests and issue citations to individuals who have committed a crime.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Provides assistance to motorists.
• Responds to emergency incidents.
• Provides security and traffic enforcement at special events.
• Respond to calls for maintenance issues and relay information as needed.
• Performs related duties.
• Assist local jurisdictions as outline in the Georgia mutual aid act.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Act.

Educational Requirements
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

Other Required Qualifications
Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.
Ability to attend and successfully complete basic police academy.

Required Experience
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications
Post-certified peace officer with knowledge of public safety principles as related to university campuses. Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices. Knowledge of community policing principles. Knowledge of emergency preparedness, response and recovery principles. Skill in the operation of specialized law enforcement equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices. Knowledge of community policing principles. Knowledge of emergency preparedness, response and recovery principles. Knowledge of public safety principles as related to college campuses. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority. Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs. Skill in decision making and problem solving.

Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication.

The University System of Georgia (USG) core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details and Code of Conduct are available online at the USG policy pages. USG also supports Freedom of Expression as stated in policy.

Institutional Values
Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values:
Stewardship, Engagement, Adaptability, Learning.

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It recruits, hires, trains, promotes and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable laws.

For questions or more information regarding this policy, contact the Office of Human Resources. Individuals requiring disability-related accommodations should contact Human Resources.

This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• tuition reimbursement

Background Check:
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating employment eligibility with MGA, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in the application, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.