Police Officer III

Georgia State University

Police Department

At the Georgia State University Police Department, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to focus on safety to our campuses and university community by providing safety services through professional community-oriented policing.

The Georgia State University Police Department provides law enforcement, security and safety services to the university community and the immediate surrounding areas, ensuring a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and neighbors.

Georgia State boasts one of the largest university police forces in the state with 160 officers across all six Atlanta metro campuses.

The Department is accredited and certified by the following organizations; Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement (IACLEA) and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Georgia State University Police Department is seeking a Police Officer III to join the already awesome team in keeping the Police Department at the level of excellence that it has strived to become and sustain.

WHAT MAKES THE POLICE DEPARTMENT A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A flexible work environment
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Patrols campus areas on foot or by motorized vehicle; issues citations and warnings.
• Directs traffic and enforces traffic laws and regulations.
• Maintains watch over buildings and grounds; checks doors and windows.
• Observes and/or investigates suspicious actions or persons, and dangerous or defective conditions.
• Reports and investigates accidents, vandalism, thefts and fire. Assists in the location of lost or stolen property.
• Gives directions and other information to the public as requested. Maintains records of accidents and investigations.
• Gives warnings and issues tickets to the public. Advises students, faculty, and staff on campus regulations.
• Investigates traffic accidents, questions drivers and witnesses, and assists injured; records pertinent data describing scene and circumstances.
• Performs specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing violations, enforcing laws and regulations on University property and apprehending violators within police jurisdiction.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and must be a U.S. citizen; two years of law enforcement experience. Georgia Peace Officer Standards Training Council (POST) certification as a Law Enforcement Officer.
• Not have been convicted of a felony or have an adverse driving history; Have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 vision; Be willing to undergo a psychological exam and polygraph/computer voice stress analyzer(CVSA), fingerprinting and drug screening test; have the physical ability to perform the essential job functions; must be able to pass thorough background investigation.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License required at the time of employment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Considerable knowledge of standard police practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the GSU campus and its traffic patterns.
• Knowledge of first aid.
• Knowledge of fire prevention techniques.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct investigations and prepare report.
• Ability to enforce campus regulations.

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Must be willing to submit and pass a thorough background check.