Police Officer

Job Details :

Mercer University’s Police Department is looking for new Police Officers to work on our residential undergraduate campus in Macon, Georgia.

Our officers are sworn law enforcement officers with full police powers and work within the jurisdiction of our campus community.

Responsibilities :

The overall purpose and end result is to protect property and persons on the Mercer University campuses. It is a professional police position that may require potentially dangerous or extremely tense confrontations.

The Mercer University Police Department adopts a community policing strategy which promotes 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.

Qualifications :

A high school diploma or GED is required along with a Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification in Georgia (or eligibility in Georgia), which must be in Law Enforcement.

Candidates must also be in good standing with POST. Candidates with prior police related experience are desirable.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the university's carrier.

NOTE : Correctional Officer certification does not qualify for this position.

If you have submitted POST for a previous position, you must submit them again for this new position.

Your POST Officer Training Record can be obtained at . Attach a copy of your record (with gender, social security number, ethnicity and date of birth blacked out) to your initial application by FAX to 478-301-2790 or by email to .

Background Check Contingencies :

Criminal History Check

Document Attachments :

• Resume or work history
• List of three professional references with contact information
• POST Transcripts

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot : it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career.

Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Job Family :

Staff Police Non-exempt

EEO Statement :

AA / EEO / Veteran / Disability

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.