Police Officer - DALTON STATE COLLEGE : Job Details

About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a diverse, caring community serving nearly 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. More than half of our students are first-generation college students, and more than one-third of our students identify as Hispanic/Latino. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked number one in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2020 as one of 79 Great Colleges to Work For by ModernThink.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing law enforcement and security services for the campus community.

Review of applications will begin October 2nd; this position will remain open until filled.

Pay Rate: $23.40

A complete application must include (1) Cover letter (2) Resume

We offer:

Healthcare options

Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)

Tuition assistance

$100 Well-being rewards

13 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Winter break (December Holidays)

USG Benefits

Responsibilities

Maintains responsibility for security and safety of persons and property (60%)

* Identifies potential security and safety hazards.

* Patrols campus on foot and in a vehicle to detect and deter criminal activity, parking violations, and traffic violations.

* Responds to routine and emergency calls for service. Provides traffic direction and escorts as needed.

* Assists motorists as needed.

* Provides first aid and CPR to victims as necessary.

* Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders.

* Fills in for emergency dispatcher as needed.

* Provides various types of public service and assistance to the campus community.

* Is a source of information and direction to the campus community.

* May assist with training other personnel in department policies, practices, methods, and techniques of their jobs.

Provides security and maintenance of campus buildings (20%)

* Assists with securing and unlocking buildings daily.

* Assists with checking campus emergency equipment including fire extinguishers, AEDs, etc.

* Identifies safety and security issues and follows appropriate reporting procedure.

Assists with investigations and maintains required documentation (15%)

* Completes all required reports and forms including accident and incident forms and student injury reports as well as others.

* Collects, processes, and submits evidence and property.

* Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of crimes and other offenses against persons and property.

* Prepares for and testifies in judicial and campus proceedings.

Performs related duties (5%)

Required Qualifications

* Valid driver's license.

* Must be 21 YOA.

* Must be a Georgia Certified Peace Officer or the ability to obtain certification.

* Must maintain a Georgia Certified Peace Officer Certification and other applicable certifications.

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

* Good moral character, good under stressful conditions, good decision making ability.

* Satisfactory results from a criminal background investigation including drug screen, credit check, psychological exam, physical exam, and others.

* Ability to meet and maintain current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.

Preferred Qualifications

* Georgia Certified Peace Officer

* Higher Education

* Past Experience as a Peace Officer

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

* Develops and maintains a working knowledge of state laws, municipal codes, judicial proceedings, and others.

* Develops and maintains a working knowledge of Department policies and procedures.

* Skill in operating law enforcement equipment and firearms.

* Skill in exercising good judgment and decisiveness, in various low and high stress situations.

* Skill in operating a vehicle, computers and software, handheld ticket writer, camera, , and other public safety equipment.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by email at [email protected]. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) ###.####, or by email at [email protected].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dalton State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Dalton State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-###-####. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-###-####.

Other Information

Physical Demands/Work Environment

* The employee may be exposed to dangerous situations with the possibility of injury and/or death.

* Must have an acceptable level of physical fitness to meet the physical demands of mandatory training and the performance of the job. Some of the physical demands are: running, standing for long periods, being able to lift/pull individuals, having the cardiovascular and muscular ability to physically control suspects, having the manual dexterity to utilize a firearm and other required equipment.