Campus Police Officer - Liberty Campus

Savannah Technical College•Hinesville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Savannah Technical College Police Department, the Campus Police Officer provides 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 officer enforces applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as college policies and procedures, and performs duties such as managing traffic flow, enforcing parking regulations, conducting building checks, investigating campus incidents, preparing reports, assisting during emergencies, and making arrests when necessary. The position requires professionalism, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with members of the college community and outside public safety agencies. Officers may work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, special events, or emergency call-outs, and may travel between Savannah Technical College campuses as needed. The role is contingent upon funding and allocation of the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Georgia P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer.
Valid driver's license.
Two years of prior law enforcement experience.
Ability to maintain required training and firearms qualifications.
Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, special events, and emergency call-outs as needed.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Ability to prepare clear, complete, and accurate reports.
Ability to use good judgment in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel between Savannah Technical College campus locations.
Ability to conduct routine building and campus security checks using an accountability system.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to meet physical demands that include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, crouching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in cold, hot, or inclement weather and potentially encounter emergency situations, combative individuals, hazardous conditions, or life-threatening incidents.
Subject to pre-employment screening, random drug testing, psychological evaluation, and physical examination as required by college and state guidelines.

Nice To Haves

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.
First aid and CPR skills, including familiarity with first aid protocols.
Firearms handling and use-of-force training as required for the role.
Report-writing, communication, conflict-management, and leadership skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Physical conditioning to perform patrol duties and ability to safely drive and operate a standard passenger car.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas, conduct surveillance, enforce traffic laws and local ordinances, and respond to calls for service.
Monitor campus buildings and grounds and conduct routine building and campus security checks using an accountability system.
Manage traffic flow and enforce parking regulations.
Investigate reported crimes and incidents, including traffic incidents, thefts, vandalism, disturbances, and suspicious activity.
Gather and preserve evidence, conduct interviews, and prepare clear, complete, and accurate reports.
Apply criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence law, and search and seizure law.
Use approved arrest procedures, conflict management, and use-of-force training; handle firearms in accordance with law enforcement policy.
Provide first aid and CPR.
Assist during emergencies and respond to crisis situations in accordance with established guidelines.
Communicate professionally and work effectively with students, employees, visitors, law enforcement partners, and other public safety agencies.
Travel between Savannah Technical College campus locations as needed.