Campus Police Officer

Ellisville, MS
Jones College

Position Summary:

The Campus Police Officer reports directly to the Chief of Police as part of the Department of Student Affairs. Officers need experience working in a community oriented policing environment with an emphasis on service in a higher education environment/community.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs patrol of assigned area(s) on foot, patrol vehicle, or other methods; issues parking permits and provides general information to visitors; 
  • enforces state and federal laws with police powers of arrest; 
  • enforces college rules and regulations; 
  • conducts traffic related enforcement for both moving and parking violations; 
  • responds to various types of emergencies and performs activities necessary to protect life and property to include summoning appropriate emergency response agencies and personnel; 
  • responds to and investigates criminal and non-criminal incidents and completes appropriate reports; 
  • performs law enforcement services on college owned and leased property in accordance with applicable law; 
  • provides security related services at special functions and other times as required by department supervisor(s); 
  • directs traffic as needed; 
  • apprehends violators of traffic/criminal law as prescribed by law; 
  • testifies in legal/administrative hearings as needed; 
  • performs patrols to prevent or reduce the likelihood of criminal offenses being committed; 
  • regular and prompt attendance; 
  • ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; 
  • related duties as required
  • maintain a professional law enforcement image and carry out duties in a professional manner and method.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Current certification by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy
  • (MLEOTA) is preferred. 
  • Anyone hired must become certified within one year of being employed. 
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Five years of experience in Law Enforcement.