Position Title:

Police Officer--PT

Provides routine police services which include: the protection of life and property; foot and motorized patrol of assigned areas; enforcement of state laws, city ordinances, and College rules and regulations. This position conducts investigations of incidents and prepares reports to document a broad spectrum of occurrences

• Ensures the safety and security of Spelman College staff, facilities, students, and visitors;


• Ensures that all campus rules and regulations are enforced;


• Exercises powers of arrest under provisions of current Georgia law;


• Conducts investigations, collects evidence, and testifies in court;


• Functions as communications dispatcher answering phones and short wave radios and performs related clerical tasks;


• Conducts foot and/or motorized patrols of assigned areas;


• Writes incident reports and interviews victims and witnesses;


• Enforces traffic laws, rules, and regulations.

High School diploma or equivalent plus current certification as a Peace Officer under Georgia P.O.S.T. guidelines at the time of employment is required.


This position requires the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action and maintain a high degree of self discipline. Under emergency conditions, react quickly and calmly. The ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others is required. The incumbent must be able to work cooperatively with the public and fellow employees. Must have the ability to accurately identify the correct criminal violations, and utilize appropriate criminal procedures to bring charges when violations of law exist.


Good communication skills are required to express ideas clearly and obtain accurate information through interview, interrogation, and observations. The ability to understand and execute difficult oral and written instructions is a must. Written communication skills are required to prepare comprehensive records and reports.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic level skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) to prepare comprehensive records, spreadsheets, and e-mails. Use of Lotus Notes and the Internet are essential.



Must be able to work on an as needed basis and rotate to various shifts as staffing needs change or as required for special details.




This position requires passing a pre-employment drug test.

Current certification as a Peace Officer under Georgia P.O.S.T. guidelines at the time of employment is required.


Current valid Georgia driver's license is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stoop, climb, taste and smell, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to physically defend him/herself, others, and to effect the apprehension of criminal suspects, or those whose conduct is in violation of college rules or regulations and represents a danger to others. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

As needed

0%

Part-time

Non-Exempt

2

SC0441P

07/19/2024

Yes

Public Safety Uniform (Provided)

Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus.

Due to the heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 and the spread of variants, Spelman College requires up to date COVID-19 vaccination of all faculty, staff, and students (collectively "Campus Community") that have job duties, attend classes, or are otherwise present on campus. You will need to submit proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination: full vaccination and a booster (when eligible) or a single dose of the bivalent vaccine) prior to your first day on campus or you may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement by providing the necessary documentation to: Yemi Brown, PharmD Manager of COVID-19 Operations, at
ibiyemibrown@spelman.edu. Upon receiving your Spelman Technology log-in credentials, please keep your vaccination or exemptions records up-to-date using
Etrieve.