Police Officer

Job Title: Police Officer

Location: Clayton State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 296838

Job Summary

The Clayton State University Police Officer will report to an assigned supervisor, depending on the assignment. The position is shift work and may require working nights, weekends, overtime, rotating shifts, and holidays. Work assignments may include any campus location, depending on department needs.

This position involves regular or special¿detail police work to protect life and property on the university campus. Work involves professional responses related to the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of law and order. Responsibilities include patrolling assigned areas, traffic enforcement, accident reporting, and criminal investigations. Assignments are received from superior officers and are carried out under established policies and procedures. However, employees will exercise quick, independent, and sound judgment and display initiative in applying work methods to emergency situations when superior officers are not immediately available. Work is reviewed through conferences, written reports, inspections, and observation of results obtained.

The Police Officer conducts patrols, assists in investigations, and reviews reports. Considerable independent judgment, initiative, and understanding must be exercised in interpreting orders, rules, and regulations and in responding to emergency situations. Work is performed in accordance with established rules, regulations, and instructions from superior officers, who review performance through reports, conferences, and observation of police efficiency. A Police Officer must be able to work any assigned shift.

The applicant offered this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, polygraph or CVSA, credit check, criminal background check, and psychological test.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine patrols, including on foot and by vehicle, of campus grounds. Buildings and parking areas to detect and deter criminal activity, safety hazards, and policy violations.
• Operate a motor vehicle during both day and night; in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as rain, ice, and snow.
• Respond promptly to non-emergency and emergency calls for service, accidents, and incidents, while providing assistance, coordinating with emergency services when necessary, and taking appropriate action to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals and property.
• Enforce campus policies, regulations, and applicable laws by issuing warnings, citations, or making arrests (forcibly if necessary), while ensuring the fair and respectful treatment of all community members.
• Exercise independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may be used and to what degree.
• Conduct investigations into incidents, crimes, or complaints on campus, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies as needed to resolve incidents.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include directing traffic for long period of times, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and removing people from dangerous and securing and evacuating people from particular areas.
• Build positive relationships with members of the community through outreach initiatives, educational programs, and collaborative efforts aimed at promoting safety, awareness, and trust to reduce risks and enhance the overall safety culture of campus.
• Maintain accurate and complete reports of daily activities, incidents, arrests, and other relevant information using appropriate forms, reports, and databases, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and department policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing training programs, workshops, and certification courses to enhance job knowledge, skills, and readiness for handling various situations and staying abreast of best practices in law enforcement and campus security.
• Comply with Campus Security Authority responsibilities under the Clery Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Possess a valid Georgia driver's license
• Have no felony or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Possess a Georgia POST Basic Law Enforcement Certification or ability to receive one within one year of employment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a current Georgia POST Council Basic Law Enforcement certificate in good standing is preferred.
• Possession of advanced or specialized Georgia POST Council training certificates is preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of standard police practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of Georgia criminal and traffic laws.
• Knowledge of the university properties, population, and traffic control problems.
• Knowledge of fire prevention techniques.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine the proper course of action.
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.
• Ability to obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observations.
• Ability to understand and execute difficult oral and written instructions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing and to prepare comprehensive records and reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain good public relations.
• Ability to meet such specific requirements as may be established by a competent authority.
• Skill in furnishing first aid an comfort in case of accident, illness, and death situations.
  
  

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https://www.clayton.edu/strategic-plan/mission-vision-values and https://www.clayton.edu/human-resources/current-employees/resources-policies

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Clayton State University and the University System of Georgia (USG). Clayton State University 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 Clayton State University 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 that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.