Campus Police Officer - FT

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POSITION TITLE: Campus Police Officer - FT

Job Profile: T1701

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, patrols assigned areas and ensures security and safety of campus buildings and grounds for the college. Provides safety, emergency, and security services for the college campus. Manages traffic flow and enforces parking regulations. Investigates traffic incidents, vandalism, theft and/or violence. Performs administrative duties. May arrest perpetrators of crimes. Will be required to perform routine building checks utilizing an accountability system.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws/regulations
• Ability to handle crisis situations according to established guidelines
• Ability to complete reports according to established guidelines
• Ability to differentiate between colors
• Ability to work well with others
• Available to work day, evening and/or morning shifts
• Ability to travel between college campuses

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma/GED
• Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Certification
• Valid Georgia driver's license
• Two (2) years' experience in law enforcement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous law enforcement experience in an educational setting
• Training in Homeland Security
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, or closely related field

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Requires sitting, standing, waking, stooping, bending, crouching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work is performed in campus buildings and outdoors where the employee is occasionally exposed to cold or inclement weather.
• Position is subject to exposure of extreme and possibly life threating conditions.
• Position subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• A comprehensive psychological evaluation and physical examination is required prior to employment.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include state paid holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

TO APPLY: Please submit an online application using the OTC online job center website. All positions require a criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, and/or drug screen. All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application for faculty positions. Official transcripts are required upon employment. For more information, please contact the Director for Human Resources at 912.871.1801 or employment@ogeecheetech.edu.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Ogeechee Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following person(s) have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

• Christy Rikard, Vice President for Student Affairs, Ogeechee Technical College, One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd., Office 198C, Joseph E. Kennedy Building, Statesboro, GA 30458, 912.486.7607, crikard@ogeecheetech.edu
• Sabrina Burns, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Ogeechee Technical College, One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd., Office 711, Assessment Center, Statesboro, GA 30458, 912.486.7211, sburns@ogeecheetech.edu

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.