Job Title: Police Officer - Cochran Campus
Location: MGA Cochran
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 246455
About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary 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.

Responsibilities

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 outlined in the Georgia mutual aid act.

Required Qualifications

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia. Ability to attend and successful complete basic police academy.Ability to successfully pass department background investigation.Ability to successfully pass Human Resources background investigation.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate 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 state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 471.478.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information Starting salary: $42,000

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

Health insuranceDental VisionFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Life InsuranceSick LeaveVacation LeaveParental LeaveRetirementEmployee discountsTuition reimbursement

Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect - that form and guide the daily work of the organization.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent:
CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Background Check

Offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Special Applicant Instructions Position has multiple job openings for Cochran campus. You will only need to apply for one to be considered for all openings.