This is a position for a (Campus Police Officer) located in Perkinston.
Summary: The Perkinston Campus Police Officer will report directly to the Chief of Campus Police. The successful candidate will ensure the safety of the campus community by maintaining law and order on campus and enforcing the College rules and regulations and Laws of the State of Mississippi. The officer will investigate campus incidents such as larcenies, vandalism, disturbances, as well as respond to all campus emergencies.
Duties and Responsibilities: All officers will answer directly to the Chief of Police. Must be available to work all shifts and weekends. This includes sporting events and any other event college wide. Arrive on time for duty and be well groomed, clean, and neat in uniform. All officers will be armed and applicant must qualify with his or her duty weapon. Officer must attend all training and meetings as prescribed by the Chief of Police. Officers will detect acts of violence within the scope of the college. Officers will be required to patrol the corridors and in the parking lot, and issue citations for parking violators. Officers will when needed, escort Faculty and Students. Officers will be required to report any hazards to the MGCCC Maintenance Department. Officers must be able to type written reports in the college data base and be able to complete the report by the end of his or her shift. Officers are required to complete a daily log. Must be able to walk long distances and perform light lifting. Officers must be able to handle themselves in a professional manner when dealing with Students or the Public. Officers will unlock and lock the campus on a daily basis, and may be called to unlock offices for Faculty and for events. Officers must be able to work independently or as a member of a team. Ensure safety of campus community by enforcing campus rules and regulations, using appropriate procedures. Prepare all necessary evidence for Campus Judicial hearings and/or criminal court. Investigate campus incidents. Inform appropriate administrators of major campus incidents daily or as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Campus Police and Dean of Business Services.
State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.
