Police Officer Meridian Campus
Police Officer Meridian Campus
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Job Description
Position Function:
Performs a variety of police duties in enforcing laws rules and regulations to protect lives and property associated with the university.
Salary Grade:12
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
Mississippi State University Police Department is charged with providing for the safety of all the students faculty staff and guests who attend class work live and visit our campus and with the security of university buildings and property. Mississippi State University police officers are always working and available to assist you. The department provides a comprehensive array of law enforcement services through a dedicated staff of more than 35 sworn state commissioned police officers and 10 fulltime support personnel. All MSU Police officers are certified by the Mississippi Peace Officers Minimum Standards Commission and have the same authorities and must meet the same expectations as law enforcement officers in any community.
Area of Specialization:
Police
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Patrols assigned area checking for crimes prowlers fires or other unusual suspicious or hazardous occurrences. Notifies supervisor and/or proper authorities of unusual suspicious or hazardous events. Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic; investigates traffic accidents and completes appropriate reports; issues citations for traffic law violations; and assists with regulation of parking. Provides security for special university events. Apprehends arrests and files charges on suspects when appropriate. Testifies in court or at administrative hearings concerning violations and offenses. Provides escort for bank deposits or money transfers within the university. Completes oral and written or computerized reports related to department activities. Provides emergency services and temporary first aid treatment as required. Investigates incidents that are violations of the law universitys rules or the Student Code of Conduct or that may be of interest to the university. Provides motorist assists escorts or other nonemergency services as directed. Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent. Must successfully complete training from the State Law Enforcement Academy. Must successfully complete the Field Training Officer Program. Good physical condition as evidenced by successfully passing a physical fitness assessment (see instructions for applying below for details). Must be able to pass a written assessment (if not already certified). Must be 21 years of age. Must be a US citizen. Must successfully pass a background investigation. Two years of successful work experience in a publiccontact occupation. Must be able to work rotating shifts (including nights) outofdoors and in a variety of assignments including foot vehicle and bicycle patrol. Must be able to deal with stressful situations including lifethreatening incidents. Must not object to using force against another person when legally justified.
ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):
Preferred Qualifications:
Education beyond the minimum requirement. One year of prior law enforcement work experience. Knowledge and skill in computer applications.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Uncertified officers will attend an 11week police academy.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Must be able to work rotating shifts (including nights) outofdoors and in a variety of assignments including foot vehicle and bicycle patrol.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate/
Apply at https://www.msujobs.msstate/
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
What do I do if I need an accommodation
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA) if you have a disability and wouldlike to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi StateUniversity please contact the Department of Human Resources Management attel:or.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
