University of Southern Mississippi is Hiring a Part Time Patrol Officer Near Hattiesburg, MS
Part Time Patrol Officer The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Part Time Patrol Officer. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States Division University Police Position Type Staff Employment Status Part Time Grant Funded No Salary Range 19.71 - 19.71 Posting Close Date Open until filled Job Summary Performs lawenforcement and police department duties involving the protection of life andproperty through the enforcement of state laws and university rules andregulations. This position will work 19 hours or less each week. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible forperforming law enforcement activities; to include but not limited to enforcingfederal, state, and local laws and USM rules and regulations.
Responds to all emergencycalls involving crimes, disturbances, accidents, personal injuries, fires,and natural disasters.
Responsible forinvestigating crimes and violations of USM rules and regulations,accidents, etc.
Engages with thecommunity in proactive police activities to prevent crimes, disorder,property loss, accidents, etc.
Responsible for providinga wide range of community services involving traffic and crowd control,security at special events, crisis intervention, referrals, escorts,motorist assistance, public information, emergency notification, andmedical assistance.
Performs other duties asassigned.
Minimum Qualifications HighSchool graduate or equivalent G.E.D. ValidMississippi Driver's License. MississippiLaw Enforcement Certification or graduate of a Mississippi Law EnforcementTraining Academy. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability touse a personal computer and associated software, police radio, firearms,investigative equipment and resources, photographic and video equipment, basicoffice equipment.
Ability touse spreadsheet software and use of video and other software applications.
Basicknowledge and skill within Windows-based computer and software applications, toinclude Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to use email to send andreceive correspondence, proficiency in use of search engines.
Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications Associatedegree and/or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Six monthsto one year of patrol officer experience with a law enforcement agency. About The University of Southern Mississippi The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.