Campus Police Officer jobs in Macon, GA

The Bibb County School District is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Summary Description of Classification: Performs communications work involving the receipt and transmission of radio and telephone messages for the school system police department. This position entails 12 hour rotating shifts and is a permanent night shift.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Obtains pertinent information from incoming calls for service in a prompt and courteous manner.
2. Operates multi-channel base radio and monitors Police, Fire, EMS and the district’s Transportation and School Radio channels.
3. Dispatch and coordinate with mutual aid resources: Police, Fire, EMS, Animal Control and/or other emergency personnel for immediate response to routine calls, emergencies, etc.
4. Utilizes an Automated Records Management System (ARMS) System to track, log and archive officers’ activity and calls for services via telephone calls and radio communication.
5. Monitor burglar alarms, fire alarms and system-wide emergency notification system on continuous basis.
6. Monitors, records, and downloads video footage on the district’s video surveillance system.
7. Utilizes the district’s computer-based access control system to monitor employees; assist officers with opening and securing doors.
8. Access to the Georgia Crime Information and National Crime Information Center (GCIC/NCIC) databases to assist police officers in the performance of their official duties; perform district’s background checks for employment.
9. Provides clerical support; data entry skills to enter arrest reports, trespass-warning notices, citations, and retrieve information from departmental files and presents reports to the proper courts.
10. Maintains, sorts and files incident and accident reports alphabetically, numerically, chronologically and by other predetermined categories.
11. Maintains composure, alertness and concentration while working for extended periods of time on shift work.
12. Obeys and observes the policies, rules and procedures of the Campus Police Department, Criminal Justice Information System and the Bibb County School District.
13. Receives visitors, answer phones and gives information or refers customers to proper officials/personnel.
14. Maintains a clean and efficient office.
15. Performs job-related tasks other than those specifically described.

Education, Training and Experience:

1. High School diploma or GED certificate
2. Some clerical office experience is desired.
3. Prior experience and training in police dispatch is preferred.
4. Customer service experience required.
5. Keyboard/Type 30-40 wpm desired

Certificate and License Requirements:  

1. Georgia P.O.S.T. Communications Officer certification
2. CJIS Network Operator (GCIC/NCIC) certification
3. Current and valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Special Requirements:

1. An extensive background investigation, including an alcohol and drug screening conducted prior to employment.
2. Random drug screenings will be conducted after employment.
3. A keyboarding/typing proficiency test and skills assessment exam will be administered.

Salary/Terms/Benefits:

1. 239 day contract year; 8 hours per day
2. Salary Range: Grade 35 $27,991.68 - $31,567.12 (placement on salary schedule based on years of related experience).  Up to ten years allowed.  The stated salary range reflects the opportunity for pay over the course of the employee's tenure. For external candidates, the top pay is not a potential starting salary.
3. Excellent benefits package:  includes health insurance; dental and life insurance; employee assistance program; personal, and sick leave; membership in the Teachers' Retirement System.