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North Georgia Technical College

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POSITION: Campus Police Officer; Night Shift

LOCATION: Clarkesville, GA

DESCRIPTION: The Campus Police Officer performs a full range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain security and order on a technical college campus.

Major Duties include:

• Guard and monitor buildings and answer any alarms
• Investigate criminal complaints, disturbances, and vehicle and other accidents
• Coordinate with State Patrol and adjacent law enforcement jurisdictions
• Apprehend criminal suspects and turn them over to local jurisdiction for booking or incarceration
• Inspect assigned areas for fire or environmental hazards
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against and maintain security of premises
• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
• Respond to fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force if necessary
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities
• Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities such as opening shelters, special needs programs, and irregularities
• Inspects equipment and facilities to determine their operational and functional capabilities
• Collaborate with others to prepare and analyze damage assessments following emergencies
• Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection
• Direct traffic during special events and provide security for such occasions
• Maintains Peace Officer Standards Training Certification
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• P.O.S.T certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of all pertinent Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations
• Ability to identify signs of unlawful entry
• Ability to patrol assigned areas
• Ability to handle crisis situations according to established guidelines
• Ability to complete reports according to establish guidelines
• Ability to differentiate between colors
• Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends, evenings, and/or morning shifts
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent skills in interpersonal relations and dealing with the public
• Above average verbal, written, and basic computer skills and/or knowledge

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, (706) 754-7855, fran.chastain@northgatech.edu and Joanna Velazquez, Student Support and Accessibility Service Coordinator, Clegg Center 214, (706) 754-7828, joanna.velazquez@northgatech.edu at 1500 Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523

It is the obligation of North Georgia Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the NGTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, NGTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Clery Act." This Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent NGTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at https://northgatech.edu/ . You may also request a paper copy from the North Georgia Technical College Police Department.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.