Campus Police Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of police duties in patrolling assigned areas on foot and in the police vehicle.
• Patrol parking lots of outlying areas of all college properties and buildings with the goal of providing security.
• Investigate criminal violations in accordance with departmental rules, school regulations, procedures, and laws.
• Regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic by moderating the flow of traffic at all times and enforce applicable codes and statues.
• Provide emergency first aid treatment temporarily to members of the College community as well as visitors.
• Provide emergency escort service to students and staff where and when necessary.
• Act efficiently without the direct supervision of a superior.
• Prepare and present testimony in court concerning a variety of criminal and civil matters accurately and without hesitation.
• Provide information about Mississippi Delta Community College to students, staff and the general public.
• Provide law enforcement and security services for Special College Events.
• Aid in the training of new Police Officers as directed by the Chief or others of superior authority.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and possibly some college hours.
• A minimum of 1 year of law enforcement training or other related experience.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be willing to seek MLETA certification.
• Must be capable of working flexible hours.
• Upon hiring, officers must qualify with their firearms with at least a score of 75%.