Police Officer

Position Title Police Officer Position Summary

Provides protection of life and property on campus and within the jurisdiction of the Spelman Police Department, conducts security patrols of the campus, writes incident reports, interacts with faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Uses computers to perform routine administrative tasks.

Uses standard police equipment including weapons and restraining devices. Operates motor vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three years experience as a Georgia POST Certified Peace Officer in good standing with no open investigations or certification restrictions.

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 rotate to various shifts as staffing needs change or as required for special details.

This position requires passing a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions

Position requires Georgia P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification in Good Standing With Current Arrest Powers and Training at the time of employment.

Current valid Georgia driver's license is required.

Physical Demands

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.

Shift Days % Travel Required 0% Full Time/Part Time Full-time Work Location/Schedule: FLSA Non-Exempt Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Candidate Start Date Position End Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SC0432P Posting Open Date 07/19/2022 Posting Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Public Safety Uniform (Provided)

EEO Statement

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

COVID-19 Vaccination Protocol

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.