The Campus Police Officer is responsible for a full-range of law enforcement duties to include maintaining security and order on the Ben Hill-Irwin campus; knowledge of all pertinent Federal, State and local laws, regulations; ability to identify signs of unlawful entry; ability to patrol assigned areas; ability to handle crisis situations and complete reports according to established guidelines; ability to differentiate between colors; excellent written and oral communication skills; candidate will need to be very community oriented and the ability to work weekends, day, evening and morning shifts; managing traffic flow and enforcing parking regulations; investigating traffic incidents, vandalism, theft and violence; arresting perpetrators of crimes; responsible for performing administrative duties as well all other duties as assigned.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact humanresources@wiregrass.edu to request accommodations.

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, Various types of advanced in-field equipment and firearms. Working Conditions: Category III - No foreseen exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. This is apart-time position, therefore no overtime can be earned. Travel is rarely required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED and P.O.S.T certification as a Peace Officer. The successful incumbent must complete the online Pre-Employment Questionnaire. Must undergo a state and national criminal history records check and meet the employment standards outlined in the TCSG Background Investigations Procedure. Must undergo a physical examination and be certified by the examining physician as meeting the requirements for service in a Law Enforcement position and must undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a five (5) panel drug test and be subject to a truth verification examination.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification must be current with no current or pending suspensions and/or investigations. Minimum of four years law enforcement experience.

SALARY/BENEFITS Salary is $45,000/yr. This position is full-time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leave accrual, options for health and other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: The successful candidate must undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a five (5) panel drug test.The successful candidate must undergo a physical examination and be certified by the examining physician as meeting the requirements for service. A pre-employment questionnaire is required for thisposition.Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION Application Deadline: Monday, July 8, 2024 or Until Filled

All application packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at https://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment. As a part of the application process, interested candidates may also be required to upload other documents such as a resume, transcripts, etc (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center on the date posted above. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at(229) 3335356 or humanresources@wiregrass.edu.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT As set forth in its student catalog, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Any violation or questions may be directed to:Shalonda Sanders, Title IX Coordinator (all campuses), Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Valdosta Campus, Brooks Hall, Room Rm. 548, (229) 3335356 or shalonda.sanders@wiregrass.edu; OR Katrina Royal, Student ADA Section 504Coordinator (all campuses), Special Populations Testing Services Coordinator, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 116A, (229)3332100 ext. 1236 or katrina.royal@wiregrass.edu *student ADA student disability claims only. Telephone numbers are accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or 18002550056 from a TTY/TDD.