Apply now Job no: 505588 Position type: Full-Time 12-Month Department: 470900 - Police Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS Categories: Support Staff Position Open Date: Feb 16 2023
Position Function:
Performs a variety of police duties in enforcing laws, rules, and regulations to protect lives and property associated with the university.
Salary Grade: 12
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
Mississippi State University Police Dept. is charged with providing for the safety of all students, faculty, staff, and guests who attend class, work, live, and visit our campus, and with the security of university buildings and property. MSU Police Officers are always working and available to assist you. The department provides a comprehensive array of law enforcement services through a dedicated staff of 34 sworn, state commissioned police officers and 10 full-time support personnel. All MSU Police Officers are certified by the Mississippi Peace Officers Minimum Standards Commission and have the same authorities and must meet the same expectations as law enforcement officers in any community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Patrols assigned area checking for crimes, prowlers, fires, or other unusual, suspicious, or hazardous occurrences. Notifies supervisor and/or proper authorities of unusual, suspicious, or hazardous events. Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic; investigates traffic accidents and completes appropriate reports; issues citations for traffic law violations; and assists with regulation of parking. Provides security for special university events. Apprehends, arrests, and files charges on suspects when appropriate. Testifies in court or at administrative hearings concerning violations and offenses. Provides escort for bank deposits or money transfers within the university. Completes oral and written or computerized reports related to department activities. Provides emergency services and temporary first aid treatment as required. Investigates incidents that are violations of the law, university's rules, or the Student Code of Conduct, or that may be of interest to the university. Provides motorist assists, escorts, or other non-emergency services as directed. Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a full-time or part-time certified law enforcement officer for the State of Mississippi and be able to provide evidence that certifications are current. Must be in good standing with the agency for which your law enforcement certification is maintained and have passed all required firearms qualifications and training necessary to maintain certification. High school diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of prior law enforcement experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and skill in computer applications.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Must be able to work out-of-doors and in a variety of assignments including foot patrol. Must be able to deal with stressful situations, including life- threatening incidents. Must not object to using force against another person when legally justified. Must be physically able to run, jump, and acquire control over individuals when necessary. Must be physically able to apprehend a suspect if necessary or move individuals out of harms way if necessary. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: https:// explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
Advertised: Feb 16 2023 Central Standard Time Applications close: