Campus Police Lieutenant

Savannah Technical College•Savannah, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Lieutenant is responsible to the Chief of Police for assisting with 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 operations, assists with emergency preparedness, and ensures that departmental activities are conducted in accordance with college policy, TCSG requirements, applicable laws, and professional law enforcement standards. The Police Lieutenant may serve as a training coordinator and is responsible for assisting with 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.

Requirements

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 callouts as needed
Five (5) years of prior law enforcement experience
Associate degree and Two years experience OR Four years experience as a certified police officer.
P.O.S.T certification.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Assist with the development and implementation of short- and long-term goals for departmental training, staffing, emergency preparedness, and operational readiness.
Ensure officers maintain required 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 administration regarding Georgia 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.
Assist with preparing and recommending accurate budget information related to training, equipment, supplies, and operational needs within established time frames.
Oversee or assist with the purchase, inventory, maintenance, and accountability of training equipment, department equipment, uniforms, supplies, and assigned resources.
Prepare, review, approve, and submit reports required by federal, state, system, college, and departmental policy, including activity reports, incident reports, Clery -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 for the 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 for service as necessary.
Assist with 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 certifications for the position.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.