Campus Police Officer - Savannah Campus

Georgia Department of Revenue•Hinesville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah Technical College is hiring a Campus Police Officer to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and college property. Under the general supervision of the Savannah Technical College Police Department, the officer patrols assigned campus areas, monitors buildings and grounds, responds to calls for service, and assists with emergency and security-related incidents across the college’s campuses. The officer enforces applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as college policies and procedures. The role includes traffic and parking enforcement, building checks, and investigating campus-related incidents such as traffic incidents, theft, vandalism, disturbances, and suspicious activity. Officers prepare accurate reports, assist during emergencies, and may make arrests when necessary. The position requires professionalism, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and effective interactions with students, employees, visitors, and outside public safety agencies. Officers may work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, special events, and emergency call-outs, and may travel between Savannah Technical College campuses as needed. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications. The position is contingent upon funding and allocation.

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 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 campus locations.
Ability to perform patrol duties and safely drive and operate a standard passenger car.
Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, random drug testing, psychological evaluation, and physical examination.

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, including the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas, conduct surveillance, enforce traffic laws and local ordinances, and respond to calls for service.
Investigate reported crimes, gather and preserve evidence, conduct interviews, and complete clear, 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.
Monitor campus buildings and grounds and conduct routine building and campus security checks using an accountability system.
Manage traffic flow and enforce parking regulations.
Assist with emergencies and security-related incidents, and make arrests when necessary.
Travel between Savannah Technical College campus locations as needed.