Police Officer
Police Officer
Muscogee County School District
Columbus, GA
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WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
Position Title
Police Officer
Flsa
Non-Exempt
Salary
$45,217.20 yearly
Work Days
210
LOCATION:
MCSD Police Department
Reports To
Chain of Command
Primary Function: This position supports and enables the education of students with the Muscogee County School District by enforcement of state law, preservation of order, protection of life and property and detection or investigation of criminal offenses within the school district. Officers will work directly with school administrators, staff and parents on a daily basis. The diversity of the student population, staff and community, the varied nature of tasks, incidents and rotating work schedules contributes to the complexity of the work. The incumbent is required to work with individuals and groups under normal and potentially adverse conditions for the purpose of providing services, receiving and providing work instructions and information, resolving problems, interviewing and interrogating individuals as necessary. Must be willing to work rotating shifts, variable hours and be on call as necessary.
Requirements
Must be capable of qualifying with a firearm on the existing firearms qualification course(s).
Essential Functions
Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.
WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
Position Title
Police Officer
Flsa
Non-Exempt
Salary
$45,217.20 yearly
Work Days
210
LOCATION:
MCSD Police Department
Reports To
Chain of Command
Primary Function: This position supports and enables the education of students with the Muscogee County School District by enforcement of state law, preservation of order, protection of life and property and detection or investigation of criminal offenses within the school district. Officers will work directly with school administrators, staff and parents on a daily basis. The diversity of the student population, staff and community, the varied nature of tasks, incidents and rotating work schedules contributes to the complexity of the work. The incumbent is required to work with individuals and groups under normal and potentially adverse conditions for the purpose of providing services, receiving and providing work instructions and information, resolving problems, interviewing and interrogating individuals as necessary. Must be willing to work rotating shifts, variable hours and be on call as necessary.
Requirements
- Educational Level:
- Certification/License Required:
- Experience:
Must be capable of qualifying with a firearm on the existing firearms qualification course(s).
- Physical Activities:
- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Essential Functions
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and County laws and regulations governing law enforcement actions.
- Perform duties within MCSD policy, procedures and establish safety practices to ensure the consistent and safe operation of school security functions.
- Competent using computers and applicable software.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective and appropriate skill operating an emergency vehicle in both normal and hazardous weather conditions.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply first aid principles and practices.
- Demonstrable proficiency in proper use of restraints, baton, firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
- Appropriate skill and ability to effectively work with school district employees, students and members of the general public in a fair, courteous and firm manner.
- Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Adequate knowledge to initiate and follow through with appropriate procedures established by State law, Police Department and Board of Education Policy.
- Ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgement to apply appropriate actions under pressure.
- Provide a high level of visibility on assigned school campus for the purpose of safeguarding district property and maintaining safety and order for students, staff and other school stakeholders.
- Enforcement of State laws on school property.
- Investigate criminal incidents and write reports for the purpose of gathering and documenting evidence to support legal or justified action.
- Investigate traffic accidents that occur on school property and prepare the proper reports for documentation.
- Monitor and report incidents of criminal gang activity as defined by O.C.G.A. 16-15-3 on or near school property for the purpose of assuring the safety of district property, personnel and students.
- Take appropriate law enforcement action when deemed necessary for the purpose of ensuring the safety of district property, personnel and students.
- Perform duties conforming to MCSDPD policy and general orders.
- Makes routine patrols of assigned facilities to include buildings parking lots, equipment checks for security, vandalism, or causality losses and prepares reports as required.
- Attend departmental meetings, job related training and other in-service training.
- Attend Court and/or other administrative hearings to provide testimony in the proceedings when required.
- Performs specialized duties and assignments as required or designated by the Chief of Police.
- Operate board owned vehicles in a safe manner and assume responsibility for all supplies and equipment on said vehicle.
- Make presentations to schools, classes, clubs and other organizations on safety, law enforcement and other topics related to the Muscogee County School District Police Department as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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