Police Officer (Temporary)

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Responsibilities:

The Police Officer will perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety duties to protect life and property on the Mercer University campus. Responsibilities include enforcing federal state and local laws; responding to calls for service; preventing and investigating crimes; maintaining public order; and providing general assistance to the campus community in accordance with the mission goals and objectives of the Mercer Police Department. This position operates within the framework of community-oriented policing ensuring a safe and secure environment for students employees and visitors. The Police Officer will interact consistently with supervisors co-workers Mercer employees students and the general public.

The Mercer University Police Department adopts a community policing strategy which promotes problem solving techniques to reduce fear of crime and improve quality of life and police services through a proactive reliance on community resources that addresses crime causing conditions.

This is a temporary position with the possibility of becoming a regular full-time role.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required along with a Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification in Georgia which must be in Basic Law Enforcement. Candidates must also be in good standing with POST. Some professional police officer experience is required.

NOTE: Correctional Officer certification does not qualify for this position.

If you have submitted POST for a previous position you must submit them again for this new position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to perform the duties of a patrol officer which may include but are not limited to: walking on active patrol running after violators sitting for long periods driving (possibly in pursuit) climbing steps or fences crawling moving furniture or other heavy objects writing reports maintaining physical control of combative persons operating police radio monitoring video surveillance system placing tape and cones for traffic flow control checking condition of vehicles and other equipment securing guns checked in by the public locking and unlocking doors and gates dusting for fingerprints performing jump starts on vehicles escorting sick or frightened students input casebook data distributing keys for other departments issuing parking decals running GCIC and NCIC checks on detained individuals and/or vehicles writing parking tickets assisting Macon Police Dept. when requested and available interviewing persons connected to incidents transporting university personnel and property cleaning directing emergency vehicles such as fire engines and ambulances and other duties as required.

• Must be able to maintain control of tense and / or dangerous situations through psychological discipline and techniques to prevent escalation.

• Must be able to adapt to instant changes in situations i.e. from standing still watching something to having to chase someone who has committed a crime.

• Must be able to delegate duties to other personnel and discipline other personnel if necessary to maintain staff cohesiveness and fulfillment of department mission.

• Must be able to accept unforeseen changes in scheduling in order to provide adequate coverage of campuses.

• Must be trained in use of police equipment such as firearms and hand cuffs.

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833 Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence leadership development and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia Mercers twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate graduate and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit student-centered environment where innovation service and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercers employees are at the heart of its mission dedicated to advancing innovation supporting student success and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving mentoring and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents) generous retirement contributions tuition waivers paid vacation and sick leave technology discounts schedules that allow for work-life balance and so much more!

At Mercer University a Bear is more than a mascot: its a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If youre seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced then you want to work at Mercer University.

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