About Us
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 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgias 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgias flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary
This part-time non-certified security 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.
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 and maintains duty logs.
Performs other administrative and job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Required Educational Qualifications
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Other Required Qualifications
Must be able to work rotating shifts to include days, nights, and weekends.
Must possess a valid drivers license.
Must complete any assigned training courses relevant to position.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Prior security, customer service, or comparable experience is preferred.
Other Preferred Qualifications
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 in operation of computers and ability to learn job-related software programs.
Ability to follow established protocols.
Must be able to perform all duties, services, and functions of a public safety patrol.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.
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 employer. 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 877.251.2644. 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.