Campus Police Officer (Alpharetta)

Law Enforcement Officer

This job is a 29-hour part time, TRS covered, non-benefited, FLSA non-exempt position in the Technology and Operation Division that reports to the Sergeant at Gwinnett Technical College. This position's primary location will be the Alpharetta Campus. This role involves safety-sensitive responsibilities and requires pre-employment drug testing, fingerprint and regular background checks, psychological evaluations, deception tests, and reference checks as part of the employment condition. In addition, due to the high-risk nature, once hired, the position is also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Salary : Commensurate with education and experience not to exceed the budgeted amount of $31.20 / hr.

Scheduled Hours : Varied shifts, Monday Thursday 5 : 30 am 11 : 30 pm, Friday 5 : 30 am 7 : 00 pm and Saturday 6 am 5 pm.

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code T1701)

High School or GED. And GA P.O.S.T Law enforcement certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications :

In addition to the minimum qualifications, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment. Five (5) years of police law enforcement experience. Campus law enforcement experience.

Job Description Summary :

The Campus Police Officer performs a full range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain security and order on a technical college campus. Qualified applicants that are invited to interview will be asked to complete a TCSG Pre-Employment Questionnaire prior to completing the interview portion of the selection process. If offered the position, following the delivery of a written conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate must participate in / successfully complete the following post-offer screening activities : criminal history records check, medical examination, drug screening, psychological evaluation, deception test, and a motor vehicle records check.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Guards and monitors buildings. Answers alarms and investigates disturbances; Investigates criminal complaints and vehicle and other accidents (20%)

Coordinates with State Patrol and adjacent law enforcement jurisdictions; Apprehends criminal suspects and turns over to local jurisdiction for booking or incarceration (3%)

Inspects assigned area for fire or environmental hazards (2%)

Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against and maintain security of premises (10%)

Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates (10%)

Ability to patrol assigned areas and identify signs of unlawful entry. (5%)

Knowledge of all pertinent federal, state, and local laws regulations (5%)

Responds to fires, natural disasters or other hazardous events (5%)

Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force if necessary (5%)

Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities (5%)

Coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities such as opening shelters, special needs programs and evacuation (3%)

Inspects equipment and facilities to determine their operational and functional capabilities (2%)

Collaborates with others to prepare and analyze damage assessments following emergencies (3%)

Escorts or drives motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection (10%)

Directs traffic during special events; Provides security for events (2%)

Maintains Peace Officer Standards Training certification (10%)

Physical Demands :

Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. (Constantly)

Requires having a P-Card. (Never)

Driving is a responsibility of this position. (Constantly)

This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. (Occasionally)

This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). (Constantly)

This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. (Occasionally)

This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. (Constantly)

This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. (Occasionally)

This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and / or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. (Constantly)

This position requires the ability to operate machinery and / or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. (Occasionally)

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. (Constantly)

Noisy environments. (Occasionally)

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (Occasionally)

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (Occasionally)

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. (Never)

Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. (Occasionally)

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. (Occasionally)