Job Details
Patrol Officer
2024-05-07 University Of Southern Mississippi Long Beach,MS
Description:
Minimum Qualifications
HighSchool graduate or equivalent G.E.D. ValidMississippi Driver's License. MississippiLaw Enforcement Certification or graduate of a Mississippi Law EnforcementTraining Academy.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Associate'sDegree and/or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Six monthsto one year of patrol officer experience with a law enforcement agency.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
Patrol Officer
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer.
Position Details
Location
Gulf Park
730 East Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560
United States
Division
University Police Gulf Park Div
Position Type
Staff
Employment Status
Full Time
Grant Funded
No
Salary Range
19.71 - 19.71
Pay Grade
N07
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
Job Summary
Performs lawenforcement and police department duties involving the protection of life andproperty through the enforcement of state laws and university rules andregulations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible forperforming law enforcement activities; to include but not limited to enforcingfederal, state, and local laws and USM rules and regulations.
- Responds to all emergencycalls involving crimes, disturbances, accidents, personal injuries, fires,and natural disasters.
- Responsible forinvestigating crimes and violations of USM rules and regulations,accidents, etc.
- Engages with thecommunity in proactive police activities to prevent crimes, disorder,property loss, accidents, etc.
- Responsible for providinga wide range of community services involving traffic and crowd control,security at special events, crisis intervention, referrals, escorts,motorist assistance, public information, emergency notification, andmedical assistance.
- Performs other duties asassigned.
Minimum Qualifications
HighSchool graduate or equivalent G.E.D. ValidMississippi Driver's License. MississippiLaw Enforcement Certification or graduate of a Mississippi Law EnforcementTraining Academy.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability touse a personal computer and associated software, police radio, firearms,investigative equipment and resources, photographic and video equipment, basicoffice equipment.
- Ability touse spreadsheet software and use of video and other software applications.
- Basicknowledge and skill within Windows-based computer and software applications, toinclude Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to use email to send andreceive correspondence, proficiency in use of search engines.
- Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate'sDegree and/or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Six monthsto one year of patrol officer experience with a law enforcement agency.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.