Police Officer III

Atlanta, GA
Georgia State University

Salary: $62,000.00

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, and checks doors and windows.
  • Observe and/or investigate suspicious actions or people, 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, question drivers and witnesses, and assist injured; record pertinent data describing scenes and circumstances.
  • Performs specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing violations, enforcing laws and regulations on university property, and apprehending violators within police jurisdiction.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED and three years of experience with Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certification as a Law Enforcement Officer.

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.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to conduct investigations and prepare reports.
  • Ability to enforce campus regulations.