Campus Police Officer (Full-time)

Campus Police Officer

JOB SUMMARY

The Campus Police Officer performs a full-range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain security and order on a technical college campus.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Guards and monitors buildings. Answers alarms and investigates disturbances; Investigates criminal complaints and vehicle and other accidents;
• Coordinates with State Patrol and adjacent law enforcement jurisdictions; Apprehends criminal suspects and turns over to local jurisdiction for booking or incarceration;
• Inspects assigned area for fire or environmental hazards;
• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against and maintain security of premises;
• Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates;
• Responds to fires, natural disasters or other hazardous events;
• Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force if necessary;
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities;
• Coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities such as opening shelters, special needs programs and evacuation;
• Inspects equipment and facilities to determine their operational and functional capabilities
• Collaborates with others to prepare and analyze damage assessments following emergencies;
• Escorts or drives motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection;
• Directs traffic during special events; Provides security for events;
• Maintains Peace Officer Standards Training certification.
• Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and staff development;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Written and oral communication skills
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work weekends, day, evening and morning shifts
• Ability to differentiate between colors
• Ability to complete reports according to established guidelines
• Ability to patrol assigned areas
• Ability to identify signs of unlawful entry
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED and P.O.S.T certification is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications:

• Prior law enforcement experience.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salaried
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience 
• Eligible for benefits

NOTICES

• For assistance/accommodations with the application/interview process, contact April Bentley, Human Resources Coordinator at abentley@southernregional.edu or 229-217-4255.
• All required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment.
• References will be checked.
• Post offer requirements following a conditional offer of employment to include a criminal history records check, a motor vehicle records check, and as applicable, pre-employment/random drug testing, credit history records check, fingerprinting records check, medical examination, psychological screening, and test for deception.

SRTC STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Darbie Avera and Connie Barrett. At Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), the Title IX Coordinator is Darbie Avera, SRTC-Moultrie 800Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4145, davera@southernregional.edu. The Section 504 Coordinator for SRTC is Connie Barrett, SRTC-Thomasville 15689 US Hwy 19 N, Thomasville, GA 31792, Building A, (229) 227-2676, cbarrett@southernregional.edu.

Salary : $46,320