The Police Officer will report to the Dean of Business. The officer will ensure the safety of the campus/center community by maintaining law and order on campus and enforcing college rules and regulations and laws of the State of Mississippi. The officer will investigate campus incidents and criminal acts such as larcenies, vandalism, disturbances, as well as respond to all campus emergencies.

1. Ensure safety of campus community by enforcing Mississippi state laws and campus/center rules and regulations, using appropriate procedures.
2. Complete and submit all required reports, logs and forms.
3. Report safety hazards found to appropriate personnel.
4. Perform public relations tasks such as providing directions to visitors, escorting faculty and students as requested, and assisting the campus community whenever possible.
5. Lock/unlock doors as required and ensure security of campus buildings.
6. Turn security lighting on/off as required.
7. Assist in the supervision of student activities when requested by appropriate administrators.
8. Prepare all necessary evidence for Campus Judicial Hearings and/or criminal court.
9. Investigate campus crimes and incidents.
10. Monitor and enforce all traffic and parking regulations.
11. Inform Dean of Business, Chief of Police, and appropriate administrators of major campus incidents daily or as needed.
12. Issue parking tags to students.
13. Cooperate with and assist the maintenance department.
14. Maintain a good working relationship with other law enforcement and emergency response agencies.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police and Dean of Business Services.

(M1) Hold a current Professional Certificate awarded by the Board on Law Enforcement Standards and Training of the State of Mississippi or be able to obtain one (qualified Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer under the Provisions of Chapter 474, General Laws of Mississippi, 1981). (M2) Ability to perform physically active duties (e.g., walking campus, directing traffic, lifting at least 20 lbs.). (M3) Exceptional communication and customer service skills. (M4) Demonstrated experience in use of computers and related software. (M5) Pass a background investigation. (M6) Complete official college application form, resume, and transcripts.

(D1) Two-years law enforcement experience. (D2) First Aid, CPR, hazardous materials and/or other emergency response training. (D3) Experience in a community college or educational setting. (D4) Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice or related field. (D5) Documented investigative training and experience.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or qualified disability in its programs and activities. The college complies with non-discriminatory regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer, P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.

Please include copy of current Professional Certificate awarded by the Board on Law Enforcement Standards and Training of the State of Mississippi.

Dr. Wayne Kuntz
Dean of Business Services
10298 Express Drive
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 563-2222
wayne.kuntz@mgccc.edu