Campus Safety & Security Officer

State of Georgia; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia invites you to join West Georgia Technical College as a Campus Police Officer. You will perform sworn law enforcement duties to maintain safety for students, staff, and visitors while patrolling campus, responding to emergencies, and enforcing laws and college policies.

Qualified applicants will have a High School diploma or GED, a valid Georgia POST Certification, and at least two years of active patrol experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Georgia POST Certification in good standing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of active law enforcement patrol experience.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• No active POST probation, suspension, or pending disciplinary investigations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings, parking lots, and surrounding property on foot and by vehicle.
• Respond to calls for service, emergencies, alarms, and incidents.
• Investigate incidents, collect evidence, interview victims and witnesses, and file reports.
• Enforce laws, campus policies, parking and traffic regulations.
• Coordinate with other law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Apprehend offenders and use force as permitted by policy and law.
• Provide first aid and EMS support until responders arrive.
• Serve as initial response during active shooter incidents and other emergencies.
• Monitor security through patrols and surveillance systems.
• Direct traffic and provide crowd control at events.
• Prepare accurate reports using CAD and RMS/ARMS.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Emergency response

Written communication

Team collaboration

Judgment under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Georgia POST Certification

Associate degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

The State of Georgia invites you to join West Georgia Technical College as a Campus Police Officer. You will perform sworn law enforcement duties to maintain safety for students, staff, and visitors while patrolling campus, responding to emergencies, and enforcing laws and college policies.

Qualified applicants will have a High School diploma or GED, a valid Georgia POST Certification, and at least two years of active patrol experience.