Police Officer
The University of Georgia Police Department is seeking applications for the position of Police Officer.
Responsibilities:
This is regular or special detail police work involving the protection of life and property on the University of Georgia campus. Work involves professional response for the prevention and detection of crimes, patrolling assigned area, traffic enforcement, accident reporting, and criminal investigations.Qualifications:
- Knowledge of standard police practices and techniques.
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine the proper course of action.
- Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.
- Ability to obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observation.
- Ability to understand and execute difficult oral and written instructions.
- Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing, and to prepare comprehensive records and reports.
- Ability to develop skill in the use and care of firearms.
- Ability to develop and maintain good public relations.
- Ability to meet such specific physical requirements as may be established by competent authority.
- Skill in furnishing first aid and comfort in case of accidents, illness, and death situations.
Benefits
- 12 Paid holidays per year
- 15 Paid accruable vacation days per year
- 12 Paid accruable sick days per year
- UGA tuition waiver
- Furnished equipment and uniforms including service weapon
- Advanced training opportunities
- Availability for advancement
- Frequent availability of paid overtime
- Excellent individual or family medical insurance plan
- Retirement plan