Job Title: Police Officer
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 253859
About Us

Georgia College & State University is the state's designated public liberal arts university. As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), Georgia College is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values interdisciplinary inquiry, diversity and inclusion, and academic excellence. The College enrolls approximately 7,000 students -5,800 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students-- and is prominently cited for excellence in teaching, undergraduate research, nursing education, and high impact practices outside the classroom in a number of leading publications.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, approximately 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the College. Milledgeville is also located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff, and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational, and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville, Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College takes great pride in combining the educational experience of private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of a public university. The university's main campus is a residential learning community focused on undergraduate education and a select number of graduate programs. Faculty and staff are dedicated to engaging students through high-impact pedagogies that foster intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry, and critical thinking. We strive for excellence in the classroom and beyond. We nurture collaborative leadership and global citizenship, and we value diversity and inclusion in all of its forms.

Job Summary The position of Police Officer is a regular, and/or special detail position, providing general law enforcement and service related duties for the Georgia College & State University community. To perform these duties, employees in this position must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, certification as a peace officer, pursuant to the rules of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

Work involves knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, in addition to policies and procedures of the Board of Regents of the State of Georgia, Georgia College & State University, and the department of Public Safety. Employees assigned to this position must be able to demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making within the limits prescribed by laws, rules, regulation, policies, and procedures.

Work requires dedication to public service, which is often accompanied by emotional and/or physical stress from rapidly evolving events. The employee must be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Required Experience
Must have 2 years of work history, not necessarily in a related field, OR a combination of educational attainment and work history

Responsibilities

Patrol - 40%

Conduct routine vehicle, foot, bicycle, and alternative patrol of Georgia College & State University properties, and the surrounding area pursuant to statutory jurisdictions.
Such patrol shall facilitate the detection and deterrence of crime, criminal activity, and suspicious activity for Georgia College & State University properties.

Law Enforcement - 15%

This position requires employees to utilize sound discretion and decision making skills when determining appropriate responses to violations of federal, state, local, and traffic laws.

Reporting - 15%

Provide adequate documentation of public safety actions, including the authoring of incident reports, arrest and booking reports, use of force reports, supplemental reports, traffic citations, and other documents related to safety and security initiatives on campus. Such documentation may include written reports, diagrams, sketches, and other representations of reported circumstances.

Safety and Security Activities - 15%

Perform relevant safety and security functions that enhance public safety within the Georgia College & State University community.
Such functions include: developing positive police-community relations, facilitating the physical security of campus properties, the performance of first-aid in response to medical distress, the enhancement of emergency response to a variety of natural and man-made hazards.

Communiciations - 10%

Effectively communicate with other departmental personnel in the field, and as a reserve communications officer in the Georgia College & State University communications center.

Other - 5%

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Must possess a high school diploma or accredited GED equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check, pursuant to the regulations of Georgia College & State University, the Board of Regents Police Guidebook and recommendations from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Requirements will include, at a minimum: an oral interview, a state and federal criminal history check, a nationwide sex offender search, a social security number check, a credit history check, a medical examination, a drug screening, a psychological screening, a polygraph examination, an employment history check, and the verification of at least three professional/personal references.
Must possess a valid driver's license, or the ability to obtain a valid driver's license.
Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain certification as a peace officer pursuant to the rules of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (said rules may be found at https://www.gapost.org/Rules/3offcrt.html)

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a peace officer pursuant to the rules of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred Experience
Experience in a higher education environment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, including for the purposes of emergency response
The ability to walk, run, jump, navigate a variety of terrains, and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
The ability to perform arrests, forcibly, if necessary and reasonable, requiring proficiency in the use of handcuffs, other physical restraints, defensive tactics, less lethal and intermediate weapons, and firearms
The ability to handle situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, with respect for the rights of others
The ability to physically check buildings, and lock or unlock facilities as needed to support the operations of the university
The ability to develop and maintain positive police-community relations
The ability to speak about crime prevention, awareness, and education to a variety of campus audiences
The ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions
The ability to perform rescue and evacuation functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, to include traffic control and direction, removing persons from dangerous situations, and facilitating the evacuation of campus facilities
The ability to use radio systems to dispatch and receive calls for service

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of standard police practices and techniques
Knowledge of university properties, buildings, population, and the surrounding environment
Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies and procedures
Knowledge of federal, state, local, and traffic laws
Knowledge of case law governing law enforcement tactics and the use of force
Knowledge of criminal procedure, search and seizure, and rules of evidence
Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies and procedures
Familiarity with common workplace technology and office related software
Familiarity with ARMS or records management equivalents
Knowledge of fire prevention and suppression techniques
Knowledge of GCIC operations

SKILLS
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Skill in furnishing first aid in the event accident, illness, injury, and use of force situations, to include CPR and the use of an AED

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee and strives to create a campus environment which understands, fosters, and embraces the value of diversity. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by Georgia College. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical 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, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Georgia College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

Background Check

Criminal Background CheckCredi CheckDMV CheckThis position will be subject to pre-employment drug screening and follow-up random drug screenings may occur during the employment period.This opportunity will require psychological and physical examinations as a condition of employment.This opportunity will require a polygraph examination as a condition of employment.

Special Applicant Instructions

Applicants, please provide scanned copies or images of your POST Certification(s) in the required documents section if you have them. Please note all POST certifications that are applicable if you have them.