Campus Police Officer

Austell, GA
Technical College System of Georgia

Salary: $45,000/yr.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for a full-range of law enforcement duties to include maintaining security and order on the Ben Hill-Irwin campus;
  • Knowledge of all pertinent Federal, State and local laws, regulations; ability to identify signs of unlawful entry;
  • Ability to patrol assigned areas; ability to handle crisis situations and complete reports according to established guidelines;
  • Ability to differentiate between colors; excellent written and oral communication skills; candidate will need to be very community oriented and the ability to work weekends, day, evening and morning shifts;
  • Managing traffic flow and enforcing parking regulations; investigating traffic incidents, vandalism, theft and violence; arresting perpetrators of crimes; responsible for performing administrative duties as well all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED *and* P.O.S.T certification as a Peace Officer.
  • The successful incumbent must complete the online Pre-Employment Questionnaire.
  • Must undergo a state and national criminal history records check and meet the employment standards outlined in the TCSG Background Investigations Procedure.
  • Must undergo a physical examination and be certified by the examining physician as meeting the requirements for service in a Law Enforcement position and must undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a five (5) panel drug test and be subject to a truth verification examination.

Preferred Requirements:

  • In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification must be current with no current or pending suspensions and/or investigations.
  • Minimum of four years law enforcement experience.