What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Police Officer position at Hinds Community College?
Position Title :
Part-Time Police Officer
Job Description :
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION
All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives : listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Must possess a current police officer certification through the MS Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (BLEOST) or other equivalent.
- Must not have a criminal history
- If prior military must have an honorable discharge
- If prior law enforcement, must not have been terminated for reasons of criminal activity, moral turpitude or other disciplinary grounds.
- Must not be legally prohibited from possessing firearms.
- Possess a good work history
- Display a history of showing respect for the law and the rights of others
- Free from addictive or excessive use of either alcohol or drugs or use of any illegal substances
- Free from any debilitating conditions or any other significant physical limitations or disabilities which would, in a physician's opinion, impair the applicant's ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a police officer or complete the required minimum training requirements.
- Be psychologically capable of exercising appropriate judgment or restraint in performing the essential duties and responsibilities of a police officer.
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following.
Examples of work performed :
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
As assigned by Supervisor or Office of the Chief of Police / Director of Public Safety.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical :
Vision :
Hearing :
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in high / precarious places, with firearms and explosives, and is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.
Mission
Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.
Vision
Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
Values
Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS :
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.
The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies :
EEOC Compliance : Coordinator of Campus Culture and Diversity Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone : 601-857-3458 or Email : EEOC@hindscc.edu.
Title IX : Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone : 601-857-3353 or Email : TitleIX@hindscc.edu
Full Time / Part Time :
Part time
Position Type : Part Time
Job Classification : Police
Scheduled Hours : 19.5