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Patrol Officer

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MSFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Hattiesburg, MS
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

University of Southern Mississippi is hiring a Patrol Officer. The Patrol Officer performs law enforcement and police department duties, protecting life and property through the enforcement of state laws and university rules and regulations. This role involves responding to emergencies, investigating crimes, engaging in proactive community policing, and providing various community services.

Key focus areas include Perform law enforcement activities, enforcing federal, state, and local laws and USM rules, Respond to all emergency calls involving crimes, disturbances, accidents, personal injuries, fires, and natural disasters, and Investigate crimes and violations of USM rules and regulations, accidents, etc..

Important skills include Law Enforcement, Enforcing Federal Laws, Enforcing State Laws, Enforcing Local Laws, Enforcing USM Rules And Regulations, and Responding To Emergency Calls.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Law EnforcementEnforcing Federal LawsEnforcing State LawsEnforcing Local LawsEnforcing USM Rules and RegulationsResponding to Emergency CallsInvestigating CrimesInvestigating AccidentsCommunity EngagementCrime PreventionTraffic ControlCrowd ControlSecurity at Special EventsCrisis InterventionMotorist AssistancePublic InformationEmergency NotificationMedical Assistance

Qualifications

Authorized to Work in the United States

Full job description

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

Performs law enforcement and police department duties involving the protection of life and property through the enforcement of state laws and university rules and regulations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for performing law enforcement activities; to include but not limited to enforcing federal, state, and local laws and USM rules and regulations.

  • Responds to all emergency calls involving crimes, disturbances, accidents, personal injuries, fires, and natural disasters.

  • Responsible for investigating crimes and violations of USM rules and regulations, accidents, etc.

  • Engages with the community in proactive police activities to prevent crimes, disorder, property loss, accidents, etc.

  • Responsible for providing a wide range of community services involving traffic and crowd control, security at special events, crisis intervention, referrals, escorts, motorist assistance, public information, emergency notification, and medical assistance.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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