Police Officer

About the role

The University of Mississippi stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member—student, faculty, and staff—can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family—Build Your Legacy Here!

Responsibilities

• Enforces laws and regulations.
• Regulates campus traffic.
• Emergency response and collaboration with emergency services.
• Provides security for special events.
• Builds community connections and provides information to the University community and general public.
• Makes arrests, completes incident reports, summaries, and other documentation, and prepares criminal cases and presents testimony in court.
• Celebrates community outreach programs.
• Conducts proactive foot and vehicle patrols of campus grounds, parking lots, and buildings to deter criminal behavior, identify safety hazards, and assist community members.
• Regulates traffic flow, enforces parking policies, investigates accidents, and issues citations or arranges for tows when necessary to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Aids and collaborates with emergency services for the emergency first-aid treatment of members of the University community and to visitors; provides emergency escorts when necessary.
• Observes and investigates suspicious or prohibited behavior, intervening when necessary to prevent harm or unlawful activity. Provide clear documentation of incidents.
• Maintains quality standards, by training, study, and research to keep abreast of advanced techniques and ideas to improve police performance.
• Provides high-visibility security at campus events and safely escorts the transport of university funds or sensitive property when assigned.
• Documents evidence, prepares criminal cases, and presents testimony in court or other hearings concerning traffic violations, criminal offenses, and disciplinary matters.
• Serves as a trusted campus resource by building positive relationships with students, staff, and visitors.
• Participates in outreach programs to educate on crime prevention and safety awareness.
• Stays current in law enforcement best practices by participating in training, physical fitness testing, and continuing education.
• Performs related responsibilities as needed or assigned to support departmental operations and mission.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license upon employment.
• Must be 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• If not certified through the MS Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training, applicant must be able to obtain certification with the MS Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training within the first year of employment.