Campus Police Officer (Full-Time)- Senatobia

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some college education preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must have never been convicted of a felony or domestic violence
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation
• Must have completed an accredited Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy, an equivalent law enforcement training program approved by the Mississippi Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, or be able to complete the basic Police Academy course

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned posts or areas either on foot, bike, or in a vehicle
• Actively participate in crime prevention and community policing activities
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for various types of service, many of which are unique to a campus environment and take action as necessary
• Conduct security inspections of College’s facilities and areas, reporting conditions that present a hazard to the community
• Direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic and enforce parking and traffic regulations and laws
• Conduct investigations and submit reports of infractions of rules, code of conduct, and violations of state laws and local ordinances
• Apprehend offenders, when appropriate
• Testify in court and disciplinary proceedings, as required
• Provide safety escorts and other general services, including locking and unlocking buildings and rooms, as well as unlocking vehicles
• Work operational and special event overtime assignments
• Aid local police agencies as needed or directed

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must participate in various training and development programs to acquire technical and professional knowledge and skills needed for success in the position

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be flexible to work all shifts when needed that includes weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work
• Must be able to remain on feet for long periods of time, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, pull, push, climb, balance, walk, and run
• Must be able to restrain, lift and/or carry adults of varying weights
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including firearms, automobile, office equipment, radio, telephone, etc.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures and loud noises
• The work environment involves moderate exposure to hazards and physical risk to personal safety

Special Requirements

• The successful candidate must be able to work ALL shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime

Application

To apply, please submit and attach the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References: Name, Organization, Email Address and Telephone Number