Location: Macon,GA, USA
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary
This student position performs various support duties for the police department which include visible patrols, crime prevention, monitoring parking, key requests, traffic control, and other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
* Performs visible patrols throughout the campuses to deter crime and provide assistance as needed
* Unlocks and secures doors and assists with access control on campuses
* Works rotating shifts to include days, nights and weekends.
* Performs audits on call boxes and alarms to ensure each is in working order
* Assists in fire drills or other emergency training drills
* Assists with student escorts
* Responds to calls for assistance when necessary
* Monitors parking lots and issues parking citations
* Assists with administrative tasks (i.e. making student IDs or answering phones)
* Supports the police department in special events for parking and crowd control
* Observes and reports unsafe practices, suspicious activity and coordinates with the police department concerning emergencies
* Prepares incident reports, maintains duty logs
* Follow established protocols
* Performs other administrative and job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
* Must be currently enrolled Middle Georgia State University student
* Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours
* Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a GED is required. College attendance is preferred.
* Ability to read, write and perform tasks associated with the position are required.
* Must possess a valid drivers license.
* Must complete any assigned training courses relevant to position
* Prior security, customer service or comparable experience is preferred
* Knowledge of Middle Georgia State University is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
* Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with the public
* Skill in oral and written communications
* Skill with computers and software programs (i.e. Word, Excel)
* Must have sufficient computer experience with Microsoft Word and the ability to learn department-related software.
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
Institutional Values
Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity
Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic 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).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.###.####. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Background Check
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.