Police Officer

at  LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

POSITION SUMMARY

The Police Officer promotes and maintains civil order; enforces laws and ordinances; conducts investigations; issues citations and makes arrests; patrols assigned areas to provide security; responds to alarm calls; prepares detailed reports concerning crimes and incidents; interviews victims and witnesses; maintains equipment in functional condition; establishes and maintains positive working relationships with the college community and community-at-large. Performs additional duties as required.
Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E4 05 based on experience ($33,625-$50,777)

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of full-time Law Enforcement work experience
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Statutes and Ordinances pertaining to law enforcement
• Community and problem-solving policing philosophies and principals
• Effective oral and written communication skills (ability to prepare concise and accurate reports)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic computer skills
• Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to maintain self-control and take directions from supervisor
• Ability to perform physical activities necessary to protect oneself and others
• Ability to effectively use firearms and equipment associated with the work

• Patrols the college campuses and makes scheduled tours of buildings and grounds, by vehicle or on foot to ensure buildings and persons are secure.
• Monitors events on campus to ensure security and safety for the students, participants, and attendees.
• Responds to and investigates incidents on campus, including but not limited to, motor vehicle incidents, or criminal or college violations as assigned.
• Enforces criminal and traffic laws; make arrests and issues summons as required.
• Locks and unlocks outer doors, checks buildings and hallways, after hours for signs of unusual activity.
• Issues tickets to violators of campus parking regulations.
• Monitors students and visitors to ensure compliance with college policies and regulations.
• Completes clear and concise written offense reports immediately following an incident.
• Logs all activities in daily log register.
• Inspects all assigned areas for safety hazards.
• Investigates all adverse campus conditions and situations.
• Participates in training concerning various aspects of law enforcement; attends department briefings.
• Recertifies on firearms range annually.
• Lifts, carries and moves heavy objects within safety limits.
• Serves as relief dispatcher as may be required.
• Demonstrates physical fitness and agility.
• Serves on college committees as assigned.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, nights and weekends.