Campus Police Officer

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Job Title:  

Campus Police Officer - Savannah Campus

Agency:

Savannah Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007357

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description:

Join Savannah Technical College, where your career can make a difference! As a leading provider of technical education and workforce development in Coastal Georgia, Savannah Tech is dedicated to transforming lives, expanding opportunities, and preparing tomorrow’s workforce. Serving Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties, our faculty and staff play a vital role in supporting student success and strengthening our communities. Whether you’re an experienced educator, industry professional, or administrative specialist, there’s a place for your talents at Savannah Tech. Make a splash in your career. Become our next Otter!

Position:Campus Police Officer - Savannah Campus

Are you a certified police officer tired of overnight shifts and missing holidays and special moments with your family?

It’s time for a change!

Join our department and discover an opportunity to continue serving your community while working toward a better work-life balance.

Your experience matters. Your family matters. Your future matters.

Make your next career move with us!

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Savannah Technical College Police Department, the Campus Police Officer is responsible for providing 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 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 prepares accurate reports, assists during emergencies, and may make arrests when necessary. This position requires professionalism, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with students, employees, visitors, and outside public safety agencies. Officers may be required to workdays, evenings, occasional weekends, and travel between Savannah Technical College campuses as needed.

Duties:

• 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 (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• 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 call-outs as needed  

• Two (2) years of prior law enforcement experience 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 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; valid ability to drive and operate a standard passenger car safely.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Technical Competencies 

• 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 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 

Physical Demands:  

This position requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, crouching, climbing, and lifting up to 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. 

Application Deadline:  

Position considered open until filled.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and 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 employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify For compliance activities, contact April Leavy, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, [email protected]  

 Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  April Leavy, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.  

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. 

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. 

Note: No phone inquiries please. 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. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.