Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Part-Time Certified Police Officer

Working Title
Reserve Police Officer PT

Position Type
Staff

Department
Police Department and Campus Safety

Posting Number
201201440

Full or Part Time
Part Time

Benefit Eligible
No

If Other, Please Explain:
Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis
Hourly

If Other, Please Explain:
Position Summary Information
Responsibilities

The officer is responsible for protecting life and property utilizing effective crime prevention techniques, and apprehending criminals. The officer will enforce university, state, and applicable federal laws, regulations, and policies. The officer may be assigned to traffic and crowd control as well as securing buildings after business operations have ceased. The officer must be able to act soundly without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in dealing with emergency situations.
Qualifications

Must be physically fit and be able to walk, run, climb, and crawl to the extent prescribed by the Board on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Candidate must have good verbal communication as well as written communication skills. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle including a car, truck, golf cart, ATV, bicycle, or other all-terrain vehicles. The candidate must be a board-certified police officer.
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
Applicants must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standard and Training) or currently in the Academy.
Must have a valid Mississippi Drivers License.
Preferred Qualifications

Prior Campus Law Enforcement Experience
Sixty hours of College coursework, an Associate's Degree or an undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants

You must attach proof of certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from a POST agency in MS or another State, and be eligible for transfer if outside MS.
Additional Information

Start Date of Employment to be Determined
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
10/05/2023

Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes