About Us

	Bob Hopkins Chief of Police Phone: 266-4947 bob.hopkins@usm.edu
	Gerald Rice Major of Operations Phone: 266-4946 gerald.rice@usm.edu
	Lt. Linda Parish Case Management/Crime Prevention Phone: 266-5787 linda.parish@usm.edu
	Lt. Ronnie Dickinson Investigator Phone: 266-6504 ronnie.dickinson@usm.edu
	Jerry Heidelburg Patrol Captain Phone: 266-4986 jerry.heidelburg@usm.edu
	Lisa Carter Patrol Captain Phone: 266-4986 lisa.carter@usm.edu
	Larry McMickle Patrol Captain Phone: 266-4986 larry.mcmickle@usm.edu
	Charles Chandler Lieutenant Accreditation Manager Phone:266-6254 charles.r.chandler@usm.edu
	Stan Kittrell Lieutenant - Bikes/Motorcycles Phone: 266-6733 stan.kittrell@usm.edu
	Mary Virgil Supervisor - Campus Security Officer Phone: 266-4986 mary.virgil@usm.edu

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EMPLOYMENT AT UPD

The University of Southern Mississippi Police Department often has employment openings in various positions. We encourage anyone interested in employment to regularly check the Human Resources website at www.usm.edu/hr for up to date information. The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer.

POLICE OFFICERS

The University Police Department is staffed primarily by certified, sworn police officers. In order to be employed as a police officer one msut be able to pass a background check and an oral interview. In addition, one of the following will be required:

• A current Mississippi law enforcement officers professional certificate
• Prior law enforcement certification, with the ability to complete refresher training
• Ability to complete requirements to enter and complete a basic law enforcement academy

The University Police Department hires persons with and without law enforcement experience as police officers. Those hired without law enforcement experience will be sent to a police academyat Camp Shelby or Pearl, Mississippi.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS

An important part of the University of Southern Mississippi Police Department is the Communications Division. They are responsible for handling all telephone and radio traffic for the department. In order to be employed as a Communications Officer one must be able to pass a background check and oral interview. In addition, certification as a telecommunicator is highly valued. Those without such certification will be required to attain that certification within one year.

CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICERS

Another important piece of our department are our Campus Security Officers. CSO's provide an on-site presence in dorms and residential areas throughout campus during evening hours. In order to be employed as a Campus Security Officer one msut be able to pass a background check and oral interview.