Police Officer

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA
16 days ago

Highlights

Positions in this class typically require frequent standing, walking, sitting, grasping, lifting and carrying, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, use of foot controls, driving, talking, hearing and seeing. In the execution of duties, work in close cooperation with Morehouse College and the immediate community, other law enforcement agencies, mental health, governmental, community, health, emergency, criminal justice and legal entities.

Numbers & Facts

Location

Atlanta, GA

Description

Position Details

Position Information

Job Type Non-Faculty Position Title Police Officer Position Number N00071 Department Campus Safety Location Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA Position Summary

GA Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) certified Police Officer with full power of arrest, who will be responsible for issues involving personal safety and security of students/staff/faculty and property of Morehouse College and other outside facilities/functions and the enforcement of state and federal laws and enforce college statutes and regulations.

Required Qualifications

High School education or equivalent
Current Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) Basic Law Enforcement Certification, in good standing
Minimum experience of 3 years in police work
Minimum of 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license
No felony convictions

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education/Experience Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Good oral and written communication and inter-personal skills.
A strong work ethic and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
Must possess the ability establish and maintain effective working relationship with diverse campus community.
Exhibit good customer service skills.
Must have substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices
Proficiency in maintenance and use of firearm.
IT literate and basic proficiency in operation of standard office equipment

Physical Demands

Positions in this class typically require frequent standing, walking, sitting, grasping, lifting and carrying, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, use of foot controls, driving, talking, hearing and seeing.
Positions are also subject to and must successfully pass physical exam and drug test.
Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Responsiblities

Any other duties as prescribed by Chief of Police, his/her Designee or Supervisor.