Patrol Officer

• Performs a variety of police duties in patrolling University property on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to detect crime or violation of criminal law and/or University regulations.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, outdoors, and in a variety of assignments.
• Inspects University facilities for safety or crime prevention.
• Takes reports of crimes, injuries, accidents, and other events that affect the University.
• Conducts initial investigations into criminal activity.
• Enforces state laws and University policies and rules.
• Conducts crime prevention programs, as directed.
• Promotes public awareness of crime risk and prevention methods.
• Appears in court to testify on behalf of the University.
• Notifies supervisor and/or proper authorities of unusual, suspicious, or hazardous events.
• Works special events and activities beyond the regularly assigned workweek.
• Performs other law enforcement duties as directed.

• High school diploma or GED required. Education beyond the minimum preferred.
• Two years of successful work experience in a public-contact occupation required.
• One year of law enforcement work experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in computer applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, preferred.
• Willingness to learn computer applications required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Must successfully complete the basic training for police officers as required by the Board of Standards and Training within one year of employment if not already certified.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be in good physical condition as evidenced by successfully passing a physical test based upon the Mississippi Board of Standards and Training's physical assessment (70%).
• Knowledge of Police Department rules and regulations, state law and city ordinances, standard law enforcement practices and procedures preferred, but not required.
• Appropriate use of firearms and other standard law enforcement tools; problem solving and conflict mediation.
• Ability to establish effective and courteous working relationships with fellow officers, faculty, students, the public and other agencies; ability to act with tact and impartially; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Must be able to deal with stressful situations, including life-threatening incidents.
• Must not object to using force against another person when legally justified.

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