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Campus Police Officer

Jones County Junior College

Job Description

Campus Police Officer

 

DUTIES AND KNOWLEDGE:  

The Campus Police Officer reports directly to the Chief of Police as part of the Department of Student Affairs. Officers need experience working in a community oriented policing environment with an emphasis on service in a higher education environment/community. 

This is a full-time position with benefits commensurate with other Jones College employees in this department. 

 
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: 
  • Ability to learn and utilize computer software designed for law enforcement  
  • Good attention to detail  
  • Good communication skills  
  • Good interpersonal skills  
  • Ability to use good judgment and make effective decisions  
  • Ability to work with a diverse population  
  • Ability to demonstrate courage and take responsibility  
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with conflict  
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality 
 
SPECIFIC DUTIES:  
  • Performs patrol of assigned area(s) on foot, patrol vehicle, or other methods; issues parking permits and provides general information to visitors;  
  • enforces state and federal laws with police powers of arrest;  
  • enforces college rules and regulations;  
  • conducts traffic related enforcement for both moving and parking violations;  
  • responds to various types of emergencies and performs activities necessary to protect life and property to include summoning appropriate emergency response agencies and personnel;  
  • responds to and investigates criminal and non-criminal incidents and completes appropriate reports;  
  • performs law enforcement services on college owned and leased property in accordance with applicable law;  
  • provides security related services at special functions and other times as required by department supervisor(s);  
  • directs traffic as needed;  
  • apprehends violators of traffic/criminal law as prescribed by law;  
  • testifies in legal/administrative hearings as needed;  
  • performs patrols to prevent or reduce the likelihood of criminal offenses being committed;  
  • regular and prompt attendance;  
  • ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required;  
  • related duties as required 
  • maintain a professional law enforcement image and carry out duties in a professional manner and method. 
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  
  • Current certification by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy 
  • (MLEOTA) is preferred.  
  • Anyone hired must become certified within one year of being employed.  
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. 
  • Five years of experience in Law Enforcement. 
 

CONTACT PERSONS: 
All inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Office: 
Human Resources Director - Christy Holifield
Address: Jones County Junior College, 900 S. Court Street, Ellisville, MS  39437 
Phone: 601.477.2406
Fax: 601.477.4017 
 
Statement of Non-Discrimination and ADA Statement: Jones County Junior College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The (ADA/ Section 504) ADA Coordinator, Student Affairs, phone 601-477-2673, and (Title IXTitle IX Coordinator, Hutcheson Hubbard Administration Building, phone 601-477-4127, have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies. Jones County Junior College, 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437.

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