Campus Police Officer Full-time at Columbus Technical College – Columbus, Georgia, Georgia

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a Full-time Campus Police for our Campus Police Department. The Campus Police Officer performs a full range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain safety, security, and order on the Columbus Technical College campus and properties. The Campus Police Officer typically reports to the Campus Police Sergeant. This position is full-time/Non-exempt. This position will begin June 1, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Protects life and property through the enforcement of federal, state, local laws, & college regulations while respecting all Constitutional Rights
• Proactively patrols assigned areas
• Responds to calls for police service
• Conducts preliminary & follow-up criminal and traffic investigations
• Conducts interviews
• Prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities
• Arrest and processes criminals
• Testifies in court
• Emergency duties required during adverse weather conditions
• Ability to exercise judgment in determining when to use force and to what degree
• Operate a law enforcement vehicle under emergency conditions day or night
• Comprehending legal documents including citations, affidavits, warrants, and other documents
• Commanding emergency personnel at accidents, emergencies, and disasters
• Takes an active role in Community Oriented Policing on campus
• Self-initiate traffic and / or criminal investigations
• Coordinates with local law enforcement jurisdictions
• Inspects assigned area for fire or environmental hazards
• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against and maintain the security of premises
• Warns persons of rule infractions or violations
• Collaborates with others to prepare and analyze damage assessments following emergencies
• Directs traffic and provides security during special events
• Maintains Peace Officer Standards Training certification

Competencies:

• Physical fitness
• Critical thinking and Problem-solving skills
• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Strong moral character
• Devotion to the Campus Community with Empathy and Compassion
• Adaptability and Mental Agility
• Conflict Resolution
• Computer skills for job-related software
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to differentiate between colors

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Georgia P.O.S.T. certification “in good standings” is required (Peace Officer)
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or Higher
• 3 years of related law enforcement experience
• Combination of education and work experience to equal above

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience/education. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:

Position available until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and other required testing. **

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, fharris@columbustech.edu
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, jthompson@columbustech.edu
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.