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Job Title: · Police Officer · Location: · Columbus State University · Regular/Temporary: · Regular · Full/Part Time: · Full-Time · Job ID: 272764 · About Us · Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. ...

Job description

Job Title:
Police Officer

Location:
Columbus State University

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job ID: 272764

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving.

They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create.

Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.

CSU's core values - Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.

Department Information

University Police

Job Summary

This is a participatory commissioned position providing general law enforcement and service related duties for a Board of Regents Institution.

Work involves knowledge of federal, state, university and departmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Must demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making within limits prescribed by laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties and Responsibilities include:

Patrols assigned area and university facilities.; Prevents and detects criminal and traffic law violations.; Provides support services such as locking and unlocking facilities.; Provides motorist assistance such as vehicle jump starts and vehicle unlocking.; Arrests violators for violations of criminal and traffic laws.; Provides assistance to visitors such as giving directions or escorts.; Reports hazardous situations or conditions of university facilities.; Appears in court to testify in cases.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include:
High School diploma or Georgia State accredited GED certificate required.; Must have a valid driver's license. ; Must be able to successfully complete the Georgia POST peace officer certification as defined by O.C.G.A ;

No felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude.;

May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without help.;

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.20/20 or 20/20 corrected.

; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with hearing disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include:
Associates Degree or higher preferred.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary for this position is $55,000 and includes full benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include:

Knowledge of criminal and traffic laws of Georgia.; Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.; Strong command of laws pertaining to search and seizure and investigative techniques.; Strong working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures (SOP).; Proficiency in the use of firearms and related law enforcement equipment.; Obtain advanced training and education as needed.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Joshua Smith, Hiring Manager, via email at

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office.

Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Conditions of Employment

Requirements

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable).

Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle.

A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.

For Faculty Hires:

Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s).

Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution.

It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Position of Trust

Special Applicant Instructions

Physical Demands include:

Must be able to push disabled motor vehicles out of roadways.; May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without help.; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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