Job description
Position Information
Posting Number
2010542
Position Title
Police Officer
General Statement of Function
The Campus Police Officer maintains order on the campus, enforces rules and regulations, is responsible for the security of buildings, enforces motor vehicle regulations, and enforces the general laws of the State of Mississippi. The Campus Police Officer works under the supervision of the Commanding Officer or appropriate Administrator.
Normal work hours are 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.
Job Description
1. Enforce laws, traffic regulations, escort people off campus (i.e. dismissed personnel, disruptive students); apprehend and arrest violators.
2. Officers are required to be flexible to work based on the law enforcement needs of the college.
3. Maturity and personality to enforce laws, rules, and regulations in a fair and professional manner.
4. Overtime may be necessary for college functions and work schedule.
5. Maintain a professional law enforcement image at all times. Provide consistent law enforcement, dealing with each occurrence in the same professional manner and method.
6. Patrol the campus by foot or by vehicle and answer calls to protect personnel, property, and facilities independently or with another.
7. Provide security and crowd control for large gatherings such as sporting events, dances, concerts, campus activities, etc.
8. Gather, process, and maintain integrity of evidence and interview witnesses; appear in court and testify as arresting or investigating officer.
9. Protect students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
10. Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Have successfully completed a full-time law enforcement officer academy approved by the Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training (BLEOST).
- Uncertified candidates may be considered if they are willing to complete a full-time law enforcement officer academy approved by the Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training (BLEOST) within one year of their date of hire
- Prior experience in law enforcement preferred.
- Excellent references from previous employers
- Commitment to the community college concept.
Licenses, Certificates or Registrations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills (written and verbal.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Strong interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Thank you for your interest in employment with Holmes Community College. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, the hiring department will contact you to schedule an interview.
Location
Ridgeland
Posting Date
02/15/2023
Closing Date
03/03/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Job Classification
Craft/Skills
Position Category
Full-time
Position Type
Evening
Proposed Pay Range/Minimum Salary
Contact(s)
Chief Deveesha Magee
Ridgeland Chief of Police
Holmes Community College
412 West Ridgeland Avenue
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Ridgeland Chief of Police
Holmes Community College
412 West Ridgeland Avenue
Ridgeland, MS 39157
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