Full Job Description
DUTIES AND KNOWLEDGE:
The Campus Police Officer reports directly to the Chief of Police as part of the Department of Student Affairs. Officers need experience working in a community oriented policing environment with an emphasis on service in a higher education environment/community.
This is a full-time position with benefits commensurate with other Jones College employees in this department.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Ability to learn and utilize computer software designed for law enforcement
- Good attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to use good judgment and make effective decisions
- Ability to work with a diverse population
- Ability to demonstrate courage and take responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with conflict
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Performs patrol of assigned area(s) on foot, patrol vehicle, or other methods; issues parking permits and provides general information to visitors;
- enforces state and federal laws with police powers of arrest;
- enforces college rules and regulations;
- conducts traffic related enforcement for both moving and parking violations;
- responds to various types of emergencies and performs activities necessary to protect life and property to include summoning appropriate emergency response agencies and personnel;
- responds to and investigates criminal and non-criminal incidents and completes appropriate reports;
- performs law enforcement services on college owned and leased property in accordance with applicable law;
- provides security related services at special functions and other times as required by department supervisor(s);
- directs traffic as needed;
- apprehends violators of traffic/criminal law as prescribed by law;
- testifies in legal/administrative hearings as needed;
- performs patrols to prevent or reduce the likelihood of criminal offenses being committed;
- regular and prompt attendance;
- ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required;
- related duties as required
- maintain a professional law enforcement image and carry out duties in a professional manner and method.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current certification by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (MLEOTA) is preferred.
- Anyone hired must become certified within one year of being employed.
- Must possess a valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record.
CONTACT PERSONS:
All inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Office:
Human Resources Director - Christy Holifield
Address: Jones County Junior College, 900 S. Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437
Phone: 601.477.2406
Fax: 601.477.4017