Campus Safety Officer — Savannah Campus

State of Georgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Savannah Technical College is seeking a Campus Police Officer for the Savannah Campus to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. The officer patrols campus areas, enforces laws and college policies, handles incidents, and may make arrests as needed.

Candidates should hold a high school diploma, Georgia POST certification, a valid driver's license, and be prepared to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.

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.
• Two (2) years of prior law enforcement experience.

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 (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Decision making

Leadership

Firearms handling

First aid/CPR

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Savannah Technical College is seeking a Campus Police Officer for the Savannah Campus to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. The officer patrols campus areas, enforces laws and college policies, handles incidents, and may make arrests as needed.

Candidates should hold a high school diploma, Georgia POST certification, a valid driver's license, and be prepared to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.