Campus Police Officer

Under the general supervision of the Savannah Technical College Police Department, the Campus Police Officer is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and college property. The officer patrols assigned campus areas, monitors buildings and grounds, responds to calls for service, and assists with emergency and security-related incidents across Savannah Technical College campuses.

The Campus Police Officer enforces applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as college policies and procedures. Duties include managing traffic flow, enforcing parking regulations, conducting building checks, investigating traffic incidents, thefts, vandalism, disturbances, suspicious activity, and other campus-related incidents. The officer prepares accurate reports, assists during emergencies, and may make arrests when necessary.

This position requires professionalism, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with students, employees, visitors, and outside public safety agencies. Officers may be required to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and travel between Savannah Technical College campuses as needed.

This position is based at the Liberty Campus (100 Technology Drive, Hinesville) but is subject to re-assignment based on need.

Technical Competencies:

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Ability to respond to crisis situations in accordance with established guidelines
Ability to prepare clear, complete, and accurate reports
Ability to use good judgment in emergency and non-emergency situations
Ability to communicate professionally with students, staff, faculty, visitors, and law enforcement partners
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to travel between Savannah Technical College campus locations
Ability to work assigned shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to conduct routine building and campus security checks using an accountability system

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent
Current Georgia P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer
Valid driver's license
Ability to maintain required training and firearms qualifications
Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, special events, and emergency call-outs as needed
Two (2) years of prior law enforcement experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous law enforcement experience in a college, school, or campus setting
Training or experience in emergency management, homeland security, or campus safety
Associate's or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public safety, justice studies, or a closely related field
Experience with report writing, community policing, and working in an educational environment

Physical Demands:

This position requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, crouching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work is performed both inside campus buildings and outdoors, including during cold, hot, or inclement weather conditions.

The position may involve exposure to emergency situations, combative individuals, hazardous conditions, and potentially life-threatening incidents. The position is subject to pre-employment screening, random drug testing, psychological evaluation, and physical examination as required by college and state guidelines.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

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