Campus Police Officer

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Job Title:  

Campus Police Officer

Agency:

Gwinnett Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000000897

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$59,280/YR

Job Description:

This job is a full time, benefited, FLSA Exempt position in the Technology and Operation Division that reports to the Chief of Police 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, finger print and regular background check, psychological evaluations, deception tests, and reference checks as part of the employment condition. In addition, due to high-risk nature, once hired, the position is also subject to random drug and alcohol testing. 

Schedule - 40-hours per week, on campus, at the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus; Monday through Friday; May occasionally work at the Lawrenceville Campus

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 07427 Category 5)
High School or GED. *and* P.O.S.T 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. 10 years 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. If offered a position, employees in this department must complete the Hazardous Materials Training as well as the Bloodborne & Airborne Pathogen training annually.       

Duties/Responsibilities:

Percentage of Time:

• 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%)
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Physical Demands:

 Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

• Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. (C)
• Requires having a P-Card. (N)
• Driving is a responsibility of this position. (C)
• This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. (O)
• This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). (C)
• This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. (O)
• This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. (C)
• This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. (O)
• This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. (C)
• This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. (O)
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. (C)
• Noisy environments. (O)
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (O)
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (O)
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. (O)
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. (O)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and Human Resources may begin scheduling interviews as applications are received. This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been selected and hired. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the interview process may begin before all applications are reviewed. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview.

As set forth in its student catalog, Gwinnett Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.