Campus Police Officer

Overview

Title : Campus Police Officer

Campus Location : Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

The Campus Police Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe learning environment, protecting the assets and interest of the institution, and enforcing laws, policy and regulations. Officer performs a variety of police duties in patrolling assigned areas on foot and by motor vehicle to detect crime and to arrest violators; patrolling parking lots and college buildings to ensure security and safety.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the campus by foot and motor vehicle.
• Checks doors and locks.
• Investigate accidents involving persons or property, reports probable cause of accidents, and pursues appropriate courses of action.
• Ensure that all incidents and arrest activities are properly documented.
• Ability to proficiently operate law enforcement equipment (including lethal and non-lethal weapons necessary in the performance of required duties.)
• Keep records and prepares reports (offense, arrest, fire system, emergency phones, alarm systems, and mechanical equipment.)
• Provide a law enforcement response to emergency situations, which include safety and illness / injury investigations.
• Support the mission of the Campus Police Department and that of the college.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
• Responsible for traffic control and enforcement.
• Investigate suspected crimes, report findings, and arrest suspected individuals.
• Make arrests and testify in court of legal proceedings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Chief of Police JSCC.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Pay Rate : $50,000 - $52,680 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.)

Position Close Date : Open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by, 10 / 03 / 2025.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

To be considered for this position, you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.

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