Campus Police Officer

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Jones County Junior College

Location: Ellisville, Mississippi
Category: Police and Public Safety
Date Posted: August 29, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

Campus Police Officer

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.
Five years of experience in Law Enforcement.

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

Statement of Non-Discrimination and ADA Statement: Jones County Junior College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The (ADA/ Section 504) ADA Coordinator, Student Affairs, phone 601-477-2673, and (Title IX) Title IX Coordinator, Hutcheson Hubbard Administration Building, phone 601-477-4127, have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies. Jones County Junior College, 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437.

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