Lieutenant of Professional Standards and Training

State of Georgia; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Campus Police Officer with additional duties as Lieutenant of Professional Standards and Training at Southern Regional Technical College. You will protect life and property while ensuring a safe educational environment and coordinating compliance with certification programs.

Responsibilities include managing training programs, investigations of misconduct, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required and P.O.S.T certification is required.
• Current Full-time Campus Police Officer status is required.
• Preferred: GA POST Instructor Certification within 12 months.
• Preferred: GLECP Certification Manager Training within 12 months.
• Preferred: GLECP Certification Assessor Training within 24 months.
• Preferred: Experience in training, certification, accreditation, or compliance in law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned campus locations to deter crime and maintain a visible law enforcement presence.
• Enforces federal, state and local laws, as well as institutional policies.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, including medical emergencies and fires.
• Collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement during investigations and joint operations.
• Conducts investigations, interviews victims/witnesses/suspects, collects evidence, and prepares reports.
• Maintains public order during campus events, directs traffic, and provides security for events.
• Responds to fires and other hazards; escorts for students, employees, and visitors as needed.
• Maintains equipment, vehicles, and certifications; completes incident and arrest reports.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Customer service & community

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

P.O.S.T certification

Job description

Lieutenant of Professional Standards and Training# Team Georgia Careers## Lieutenant of Professional Standards and TrainingApply: Thomasville: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 15, 2026 (4 days left to apply): JR0000007806Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! **Job Title:**Lieutenant of Professional Standards and Training**Agency:**Southern Regional Technical College**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000007806**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**SALARY: $52,300 BENEFITS: THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR STANDARD STATE OF GEORGIA BENEFITS.**Job Description:****This position serves as a Campus Police Officer with additional duties as Lieutenant of Professional Standards and Training.** **JOB SUMMARY**The Campus Police Officer is a P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer responsible for protecting life and property while maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming educational environment for students, employees and visitors on a technical college campus. This position performs a full-range of law enforcement duties, responds to emergencies, investigates criminal activity, and promotes positive community relationships.**MAJOR DUTIES*** Patrols assigned campus locations to deter crime and maintain a visible law enforcement presence;* Enforces federal, state, and local laws, as well as institutional policies;* Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, including medical emergencies, fires, alarms, suspicious activity, and investigating disturbances and criminal complaints;* Collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies during investigations and joint operations; apprehends criminal suspects;* Conducts preliminary and follow-up criminal investigations, interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects, collects evidence, and prepares comprehensive reports;* Maintains public order during campus events, demonstrations, and emergencies;* Directs traffic during special events; Provides security for events;* Responds to fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events;* Assists with disaster response or emergency management activities, including evacuations, lockdowns, shelter-in-place procedures, and disaster response;* Performs security checks of campus buildings, parking lots, and other facilities to identify hazards or suspicious conditions;* Provides escorts for students, employees, and visitors when requested;* Participates in crime prevention initiatives, safety presentations, and community outreach programs to educate the campus community;* Completes accurate and timely incident reports, arrest reports, citations, evidence documentation, and other required records;* Maintains departmental equipment, vehicles, firearms, and issued protective equipment in accordance with departmental standards;* Maintains Peace Officer Standards Training certification;* Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by The Clery Act, forwards reports of crimes to the Campus Police Department, and participates in annual CSA training;* Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and professional development;* Performs other related duties as assigned.**COMPETENCIES*** Written and oral communication skills* Decision making and critical thinking skills* Conflict resolution skills* Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs* Customer service and community engagement skills* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision* Ability to work collaboratively with other campus departments and outside agencies* Ability to work weekends, day, evening and morning shifts* Ability to differentiate between colors* Ability to complete reports according to established guidelines* Ability to patrol assigned areas* Knowledge of all pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations**MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** High school diploma or GED and P.O.S.T certification is required**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**In addition to the minimum qualifications:* Prior law enforcement experience* P.O.S.T Certified Peace Officer # **Addendum to Campus Police Officer Job Description****JOB SUMMARY**The Lieutenant of Professional Standards and Training coordinates and ensures departmental compliance with Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program (GLECP) State Certification standards as well as college policies and procedures, while supporting departmental operations and fostering positive community relations.**MAJOR DUTIES*** Manages employee training programs, including scheduling, teaching, and supervising training activities;* Maintains employee training and certification records;* Oversees the Field Training Program and supervises Field Training Officers:* Investigates and documents internal and external complaints of employee misconduct or violations of policies and procedures;* Coordinates the collection, compilation, documentation, maintenance, and planning of compliance records to meet Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program (GLECP) standards;* Maintains current and archived certification manuals, written directives, and related reference materials in accordance with SRTC Police Department and Georgia record retention requirements;* Attends certification conferences, events, and training opportunities to remain current on law enforcement best practices;* Meets with the Chief of Police and command staff to identify departmental needs and report progress on certification and compliance efforts;* Provides certification-related training to department employees;* Serves as a certification assessor, conducting mock and on-site assessments at external agencies as required;* Reviews changes to GLECP State Certification standards and evaluates the impact on departmental operations;* Tracks administrative and statistical data related to certification and compliance;* Performs other duties as assigned.**COMPETENCIES*** Knowledge of TCSG rules, polices, and procedures* Knowledge of POST mandated training requirements* Knowledge of campus safety and security procedures* Skill in training personnel* Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload* Skill in accurate recordkeeping**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Current Full-time Campus Police Officer**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Required Active Certificationso GA POST Instructor Certification (must be obtained within 12 months)o GLECP Certification Manager Training (must be obtained within 12 months)o GLECP Certification Assessor Training (must be obtained within 24 months)* Experience in training, certification, accreditation, or compliance in law enforcement**NOTICES*** For assistance/accommodations with the application/interview process, contact April Bentley, Human Resources Director at [e-mail] or 229-217-4255.* All required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment.* References will be checked.* Post offer requirements following a conditional offer of employment to include a criminal history records check, a motor vehicle records check, and as applicable, pre-employment/random drug testing, credit history records check, fingerprinting records check, medical examination, psychological screening, and test for deception.