Police Officer

Position Summary:

GA Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) certified Police Officer with full power of arrest, who will be responsible for issues involving personal safety and security of students/staff/faculty and property of Morehouse College and other outside facilities/functions and the enforcement of state and federal laws and enforce college statutes and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate with Supervisors regarding goals of department.
• Exercise independent judgment in emergency situations involving danger to life and/or property.
• In the execution of duties, work in close cooperation with Morehouse College and the immediate community, other law enforcement agencies, mental health, governmental, community, health, emergency, criminal justice and legal entities.
• Provide protection and assistance to persons and property on campus, which includes enforcement of federal and state laws and campus rules and regulations.
• Provide security for campus special events, social and sports events.
• Respond to, investigate, document and complete accurate case reports on criminal, non-emergency and emergency incidents and detail information and action taken.

Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent
• Current Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) Basic Law Enforcement Certification, in good standing
• Minimum experience of 3 years in police work
• Minimum of 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license
• No felony convictions