Campus Police Lieutenant

The Police Lieutenant is responsible to the Chief of Police forassistingwith the planning organization administration and daily operation of the Savannah Technical College Police Department. This position provides direct supervision over assigned personnel supports campus safety and security operationsassistswith emergency preparedness and ensures that departmental activities are conductedin accordance withcollege policy TCSG requirements applicable laws and professional law enforcement standards.

The Police Lieutenant may serve as a training coordinator andis responsible forassistingwith the development delivery and documentation of law enforcement safety and emergency response training for police personnel students faculty and staff. This position typically reports directly to the Chief of Police; however reporting structure may vary based on operational needs.

Performance Expectations

• Encourage cooperation pride trust professionalism accountability and team identity within the department.

• Work cooperatively with others to achieve departmental and college goals.

• Communicate effectively with thegeneral public students faculty staff internal customers external partners and law enforcement agencies.

• Provide quality services that support campus safety and meet the needs of the college community.

• Demonstratea high levelof effort commitment sound judgment trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assign plan coordinate and direct the activities of assigned campus police personnel to meet the safety and security needs of Savannah Technical College.

• Supervise sergeants officers and other assigned personnel in the day-to-day operation of campus police services security functions and training activities.

• Assistwith the development and implementation of short- and long-term goals for departmental training staffing emergency preparedness and operational readiness.

• Ensure officersmaintainrequired Georgia P.O.S.T. training annual training hours firearms qualifications and other certifications required by law policy or assignment.

• Maintain or oversee training files records and documentation related to officer training certifications and professional development.

• Monitor and supervise personnel to ensure compliance with Savannah Technical College rules and regulations TCSG policies department procedures state and federal laws and court directives.

• Interpret and apply state and federal laws rules regulations policies and legislation as they relate to campus police security operations emergency preparedness and college safety.

• Assist the Chief of Police in consulting with college administrationregardingGeorgia criminal law law enforcement procedures safety concerns and the feasibility or appropriateness of seeking prosecution for criminal offenses.

• Assist the Chief of Police in developing reviewing and implementing police department policies and procedures including policies related to weapons use of force emergency response training reporting and officer conduct.

• Assistwith preparing and recommendingaccuratebudget information related to training equipment supplies and operational needs within establishedtime frames.

• Oversee orassistwith the purchase inventory maintenance and accountability of training equipment department equipment uniforms supplies and assigned resources.

• Prepare review approve andsubmitreports required by federal state system college and departmental policy including activity reports incident reportsClery-related documentation and other administrative reports.

• Review reports for completeness accuracy accountability professionalism clarity and compliance with applicable laws policies and procedures.

• Review and approve time records payroll information leave documentation schedules and other administrative documentation for assigned personnel.

• Provide forthe safety and security of students faculty staff administrators visitors facilities and college property.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of campus police operations routine responses emergency responses staffing plans training efforts and service delivery.

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls forserviceas necessary.

• Assistwith emergency preparedness crisis management active threat response planning evacuation procedures disaster response and coordination with internal and external partners.

• Attend meetings with local law enforcement emergency management personnel college leadership TCSG representatives and other public safety partners as assigned.

• Maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council certification and all other certificationsfor the position.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal state and local laws ordinances regulations and law enforcement procedures.

• Knowledge of Savannah Technical College and TCSG policies and procedures.

• Knowledge ofCleryAct requirements and campus safety reporting responsibilities.

• Knowledge of law enforcement equipment techniques training standards and best practices.

• Knowledge of campus safety security emergency preparedness and crisis response procedures.

• Strong supervisory leadership decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Skill in training mentoring coaching and evaluating personnel.

• Skill in strategic and tactical planning.

• Skill in interpersonal relations and working with the public.

• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment during routine operations and crisis situations.

MinimumQualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent

• Current Georgia P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer

• Valid drivers license

• Ability tomaintainrequired training and firearms qualifications

• Ability to work assigned shifts weekendsspecial events and emergencycalloutsas needed

• Five (5) yearsof prior law enforcement experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior supervisory investigative training or command level law enforcement experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time up to 8 hours per day.

• Ability to walk or move on foot for extended periods including long distances across campus facilities and grounds.

• Visual ability sufficient to read computer screens review reports detect color-coded informationobservesafety andemergencysignage andoperate job-related equipment.

• Hearing ability sufficient to detect specific noises understand radio trafficmonitorequipment operation and

• communicatewith students faculty staff visitors and law enforcement personnel.

• Ability to speak read and write in English.

• Ability tooperatea motor vehicle.

• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations hazardous conditions and calls for service.

Salary/Benefits:

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

Application Deadline:

Position considered open until filled. Candidates must pass a criminal background check. Applicants mustsubmitan electronic application throughTeam Georgia Careersand attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employerand does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed national or ethnic origin gender religion disability age political affiliation or belief geneticinformation disabled veteran veteran of the Vietnam Era or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).Invitation to Self-IdentifyFor compliance activities contactJasmineSandersTitle IX and Equity Coordinator Room A110 or .

Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College Attn:Jasmine Sanders5717 White Bluff RoadSavannah GA 31405.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Candidates maybe requiredtosubmita valid Drivers License proof of insurability and/or a drivers history report for positions involving state travel.