Campus Police Officer - Liberty Campus

Georgia Department of Revenue•Hinesville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Police Officer, under the general supervision of the Savannah Technical College Police Department, 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 role enforces applicable federal, state, and local laws and college policies and procedures. Duties include managing traffic flow, enforcing parking regulations, conducting building checks, investigating incidents, preparing reports, assisting during emergencies, and making arrests when necessary. The position calls for professionalism, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and effective interaction with members of the college community and outside public safety agencies. Officers may work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, special events, and emergency call-outs, and may travel between campus locations. 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 respond to crisis situations in accordance with established guidelines.
Ability to prepare clear, complete, and accurate reports and exercise good judgment in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Professional communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel between campus locations.
Ability to conduct routine building and campus security checks using an accountability system.
Ability to perform patrol duties and safely drive and operate a standard passenger car.
Pass a criminal background check; position is subject to pre-employment screening, random drug testing, psychological evaluation, and physical examination as required by college and state guidelines.
Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers with a cover letter and resume, including annual salary for each position held; incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Male applicants ages 18–26 must present proof of Selective Service Registration.
Candidates may be required to submit a valid driver’s license, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.
The position requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, crouching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds; work may take place indoors or outdoors in cold, hot, or inclement weather, with possible exposure to emergency situations, combative individuals, hazardous conditions, and potentially life-threatening incidents.

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.

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 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 and conduct interviews.
Prepare clear, complete, and accurate reports.
Apply criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence law, and search and seizure law.
Use approved arrest procedures, conflict-management practices, and use-of-force training; handle firearms in accordance with law enforcement policy.
Provide first aid and CPR.
Assist with emergencies and security-related incidents, and make arrests when necessary.
Work with students, employees, visitors, and outside public safety agencies.
Travel between Savannah Technical College campus locations as needed.