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University Police Patrol Officer

Employer
University of West Georgia
Location
Carrollton, GA

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Institution Type
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About the University of West Georgia

At the University of West Georgia, we’re in the business of transforming lives and changing perspectives. From success in the classroom and chosen career fields to success on the athletic field and the total college experience, UWG has more than 1100 full-time faculty and staff members dedicated to helping you succeed. Over 13,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees attend UWG presently.

Classification Title University Police Patrol Officer Position Type Staff Department University Police Position Title University Police Patrol Officer Position Number 8566 Pay Grade Range Nature of Work

The University Police Department supports this mission by playing a critical role in the safety and protection of all constituents and serving as a campus partner to other departments that address the needs of the students. The primary focus of this position is to provide continuous patrolling of the campus, responding to reports of crime, respond to calls for service and facility security. Additional essential duties include collecting, recording and securing evidence from crime scenes, interviewing those persons involved, writing reports, and making arrests for violation of state law and local ordinances. Other duties include assisting motorists, responding to medical emergencies, testifying in courts, serving as back-up dispatcher, assisting the Criminal Investigations Division and local law enforcement agencies as needed, serving criminal warrants and other duties as assigned. The Home Department will be the Carrollton location but on occasion will assist to cover the Newnan Campus on a rotating schedule.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required. U.S. Citizen, 20 years minimum age, no felony convictions, no more than 1 misdemeanors of a non-violent nature, and drug free for a minimum of 3 years. Applicant must be capable of working effectively within a diverse, college age community. Good communications skills are essential. Must be eligible for certification by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Must be able to speak and write in English in an effective manner. Ability to work overtime if needed and possession of reliable transportation and personal phone is required. Must possess minimum computer skills or be able to learn to operate the computer programs utilized by the department. Screening tools utilized include a physical agility test, written exam, interview board, drug testing (hair), voice stress examination, psychological examination including an oral interview and extensive background check. Valid Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of an Associate’s Degree or two years towards a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or related field, or 2 years as a certified police officer preferred.
Fluency in Spanish or another language is considered very desirable.

Salary $15.87 Minimum - $22.38 Midpoint (Hourly) Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Applicant must be in good physical health, possess 20/20 vision or vision correctable to 20/20; ability to hear and speak clearly, walk, run, jump and lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to use a firearm safely and accurately is crucial.

Does this position require any special certification/ license? If yes, please specify. Eligible for certification by the Georgia POST Council. Valid Drivers License. Work Hours Notice to Applicants

Please be advised that should you be recommended for a position, University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a background check as a prior condition of employment.

It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia.s affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S01051P Posting Date 01/24/2019 Closing Date 03/21/2019 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Reference 1
  2. Letter of Reference 2
  3. Letter of Reference 3

Organization

The University of West Georgia is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. UWG enrolls more than 10,600 students, including an active international student population from more than 80 countries.university_of_west_georgia1.jpg

The university takes its mission of "Educational Excellence in a Personal Environment" seriously and is nationally recognized for the access to research opportunities and technology it provides to undergraduates. It has been named a Best Southeastern College by the Princeton Review for five years in a row and one of America's Best Value Colleges for 2007 and 2008.

university_of_west_georgia2.jpgUWG currently offers 109 programs of study, including 56 bachelor's and 40 master's and specialist degrees, two doctorates and 11 certificates, as well as Georgia's only Honors College. A third doctoral degree and a new master's degree have been approved by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The Ed.D. in Professional Counseling and Supervision will begin in the summer of 2009, and a Masters in Arts in Criminology will begin in Fall 2008. Gifted high-school-age students can earn high school and college credit through the Advanced Academy of Georgia, one of only 15 U.S. residential college-early-entrance programs.university_of_west_georgia3.jpg

The Graduate School has one of the highest percentages of students enrolled in graduate classes in the University System. Undergraduates have nationally acclaimed access to research opportunities, and instruction is enhanced by faculty member research that is supported by more than $2.2 million in grants.

Only 50 miles west of Atlanta, Georgia, UWG offers a complete college experience featuring residence hall living, intercollegiate athletics and more than 100 student organizations on a beautiful, wooded 375-acre campus.

 

 

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