Police Officer

Police Officer - Macon Campus

Job ID268566
Location
MGA - Macon
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular

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
High school diploma 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.