Job Details
1. Enforce laws, traffic regulations, escort people off campus (i.e. dismissed personnel, disruptive students); apprehend and arrest violators.2. Officers are required to be flexible to work based on the law enforcement needs of the college.3. Maturity and personality to enforce laws, rules, and regulations in a fair and professional manner.4. Overtime may be necessary for college functions and schedule.5. Maintain a professional law enforcement image at all times. Provide consistent law enforcement, dealing with each occurrence in the same professional manner and method.6. Patrol the campus by foot or by vehicle and answer calls to protect personnel, property, and facilities independently or with another.7. Provide security and crowd control for large gatherings such as sporting events, dances, concerts, campus activities, etc.8. Gather, process, and maintain integrity of evidence and interview witnesses; appear in court and testify as arresting or investigating officer.9. Protect students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.10. Perform other related duties as required.Qualifications* High school diploma/GED required.* Completion of a full time police academy training program.* Prior experience in law enforcement preferred.* Excellent references from previous employers* Commitment to the community college concept.Licenses, Certificates or RegistrationsCompletion of a full time police academy training program.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* Good communication skills.* Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.* Strong interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.* Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.Special Instructions to ApplicantsThank you for your interest in employment with Holmes Community College. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, the hiring department will contact you to schedule an interview.Location Goodman Posting Date 12/11/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled No Job Classification Craft/Skills Position Category Full-time Position Type Varied Proposed Pay Range/Minimum Salary Contact(s)Joey MerrimanChief of PoliceGoodman CampusGoodman, MS 39079662-###-####