Mercer University
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PoliceOfficer
“Police Officer at Mercer University. Skills: law enforcement, public safety duties, community-oriented policing, Peace Officers Standards and Training (P. O. S. T. ) certification in Georgia. perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety duties to protect life and property on the Mercer University campus. enforcing federal, state, and local laws”
What You'll Achieve.
reduce fear of crime; improve quality of life; improve police services
Industry & Context.
problem solving techniques
Criminal History Check, physical demands of a patrol officer including walking, running, sitting for long periods, driving (possibly in pursuit), climbing steps or fences, crawling, moving furniture or other heavy objects, maintaining physical control of combative persons
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Peace Officers Standards and Training (P. O. S. T. ) certification in Georgia (or eligibility in Georgia), which must be in Law Enforcement, Must be in good standing with POST
Nice to Have
Prior police related experience
What You'll Do.
perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety duties to protect life and property on the Mercer University campus
responding to calls for service
preventing and investigating crimes
maintaining public order
providing general assistance to the campus community
operate within the framework of community-oriented policing
ensuring a safe and secure environment for students
interact consistently with supervisors
and the general public
promote problem solving techniques to reduce fear of crime and improve quality of life and police services
through a proactive reliance on community resources that addresses crime causing conditions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
interact consistently with supervisors, co-workers, Mercer employees, students, and the general public; delegate duties to other personnel and discipline other personnel if necessary to maintain staff cohesiveness and fulfillment of department mission
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