Campus Police Officer

Under the general supervision of the Savannah Technical College Police Department the Campus Police Officeris responsible forproviding 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 andassistswith 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 preparesaccuratereportsassistsduring emergencies and may make arrests when necessary.

This position requires professionalism sound judgmentstrong communicationskills and the ability to work effectively with students employees visitors and outside public safety agencies. Officers maybe requiredtowork 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 situationsin accordance withestablished guidelines

• Ability to prepare clear complete andaccuratereports

• 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

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 emergencycall-outsas needed

• Two (2) years of prior law enforcement experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previouslaw enforcement experience in a college school or campus setting

• Training or experience in emergency management homeland security or campus safety

• Associates or bachelorsdegree 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 andlifting upto 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 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.

Note: No phoneinquiriesplease. Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview a representative from our college will contact you.