Campus Police Officer

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 Executive Director for Human Resources at 912.871.1801 or employment@ogeecheetech.edu.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: For Title IX: Christy Rikard, Office: 198C, Phone: 912.486.7607, crikard@ogeecheetech.edu. For ADA/Section 504: Sabrina Burns, Accessibility and Assessment Coordinator, Office: 711, Phone: 912.486.7211, sburns@ogeecheetech.edu.

As set forth in its student catalog, Ogeechee Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Christy Rikard, Ogeechee Technical College One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd., Office 198C, Joseph E. Kennedy Building, Statesboro, GA 30458, 912.486.7607, crikard@ogeecheetech.edu and Sabrina Burns, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Ogeechee Technical College, One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd., Office 711, Joseph E. Kennedy Building, Statesboro, GA 30458, 912.486.7211, sburns@ogeecheetech.edu