Police Officer

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Police Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will perform general patrol and operational police duties, such as making arrests and enforcing criminal codes and statutes, assisting with investigations, and/or serving as a member of special teams or task forces as requested. Job Summary Responsible for enforcement duties involving general and criminal regulations and institutional rules and regulations in order to provide for the protection, safety, and welfare of students, employees and property within the areas under the control and authorized jurisdiction of the agency. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Responsibilities Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting life and property, preventing crime, performing vehicular and pedestrian traffic direction Demonstrates successful engagement of the community oriented policing philosophy Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) Renders aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries Interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses; prepares reports that document incidents and activities, and reviews facts to determine if criminal acts or statute violations exist Testifies in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases Required Qualifications Required Experience On the job training Educational Requirements High School diploma or equivalent and at least 21 years of age Other Required Qualifications Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license Successfully completed State of Georgia mandated Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) training (physically and scholastically) and comply with all POST requirements within one (1) year of employment Must maintain Georgia POST Peace Officer Basic Certification May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as related to assignment Successfully pass the Georgia POST-mandated Physical Ability Test prior to their assigned academy date, if applicable (only for candidates required to attend the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course) Preferred Qualifications POST Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, or Managerial Certificate, POST Instructor Certification, POST Designated Instructor Certification, Other Specialty Certifications An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Community Outreach experience preferred Salary and Benefits The hiring salary range is $58,000 - $67,700 per year. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more. Abilities Able to fulfill all the essential duties of a police officer Able to learn and enforce Georgia laws/federal laws/applicable university/Board of Regents rules/regulations Able to relate with the public/other law enforcement agencies in coordinating activities/resolving issues Must be committed to and demonstrate successful engagement of the community oriented policing philosophy Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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