Police Officer I
Salary: $50,000.00
Closing Date: 03/28/25
Position Summary:
This position performs specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing violations, enforcing laws and regulations on university property and apprehending violators within police jurisdiction.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols campus areas on foot or by motorized vehicle; issues citations and warnings.
- Directs traffic and enforces traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintains watch over buildings and grounds, checks doors and windows.
- Observes and/or investigates suspicious actions or persons, and dangerous or defective conditions.
- Reports and investigates accidents, vandalism, thefts and fire. Assists in the location of lost or stolen property.
- Give directions and other information to the public as requested. Maintains records of accidents and investigations.
- Gives warnings and issues tickets to the public. Advises students, faculty, and staff on campus regulations.
- Investigate traffic accidents, questions drivers and witnesses, and assists injured; records pertinent data describing scene and circumstances.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED and must be a U.S. citizen.
- A minimum age of twenty.
- Not have been convicted of a felony or have an adverse driving history.
- Have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 vision.
- Be willing to undergo a psychological exam, polygraph/computer voice stress analyzer(CVSA), complete a physical ability test- (timed obstacle course).
- Must complete an entry level law enforcement exam.
- Fingerprinting and drug screening test.
- Have the physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
- Must be able to pass thorough background investigation.
- Valid Georgia Driver’s License required at the time of employment.
Preferred Requirements:
- Considerable knowledge of standard police practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of the GSU campus and its traffic patterns.
- Knowledge of first aid. Knowledge of fire prevention techniques.
- Ability to conduct investigations and prepare reports.
- Ability to enforce campus regulations; Effective oral and written communication skills.