Public Safety Officer

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 29,039 - 33,021; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Public Safety Officer to provide public safety services and support for law enforcement and emergency management. The role involves flexible shift work, including weekends and holidays, to fulfill public safety needs effectively.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and relevant experience in law enforcement or public safety. Preferred qualifications include certification and a Bachelor's degree. This non-exempt position offers competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• One (1) or more years of law enforcement, public safety, or related experience.
• Possession of Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Communications Officer certification is preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of law enforcement, public safety, or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Augments law enforcement and safety personnel through various tasks.
• Provides logistical, technical, and administrative support.
• Engages in visible safety/security patrol functions.
• Responds to and documents non-enforcement calls.
• Performs duties during emergencies and accidents.

Skills

Engaging customer service

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Human relations skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Job description

Public Safety Officer

Job ID: 299961
Location: Statesboro, Georgia; Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

Provides public safety services through performance of functions, activities, and tasks not exclusively reserved for sworn peace officers in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Georgia Southern University Division of Public Safety. Augments law enforcement, emergency management, and fire / life safety personnel through logistical, technical, and administrative field support. This position involves shift work based on the needs of Georgia Southern University and the Division of Public Safety. Employees must have the ability to work flexible shift hours and schedules that include weekends, holidays, and evenings. Employees may be required to remain on duty beyond a normal shift and must be available to report for duty without prior notice due to on‑call status, special events, emergencies, or personnel shortages.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A CSA is an individual who, by virtue of their responsibilities, is designated to receive and obligated to report criminal incidents to the institution's Clery Coordinator for publication in the Annual Security Report.

Responsibilities

• Augments law enforcement, emergency management, and fire / life safety personnel through performance of non-sworn public safety functions and tasks as assigned
• Provides logistical, technical, and administrative support to sworn law enforcement personnel and other first responders
• Performs duties as a basic communications officer when assigned to dispatch to include receiving, monitoring, and dispatching radio and telephone communications traffic for emergency and non-emergency situations
• Engages in visible safety / security patrol functions on foot and in vehicles to render service or aid, to ensure the security of persons and property, and to support the maintenance of public order
• Responds to and documents non-enforcement calls for service to include but not limited to general complaints, safety escorts, fire alarms, mislaid / recovered property, suspicious circumstances, injured person calls, and hazardous / unsafe conditions
• Performs functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and evacuating people from dangerous situations and / or areas
• Performs emergency safety equipment inspections and assists with fire drills
• Fulfills annual professional development/training requirements as prescribed by the Georgia P.O.S.T. Council, Georgia Southern University, and the Division of Public Safety
• Promotes positive campus relations through delivery of public safety programming and active involvement in campus events

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of law enforcement, public safety, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Communications Officer certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) or more years of law enforcement, public safety, or related experience

Proposed Salary

$21.08 - $23.97 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Four (4) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to analyze situations quickly, objectively and to determine the proper course of action
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully and with respect for the rights of others
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in the face of tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving emergency situations
• Ability to obtain information through interview and observation
• Ability to understand and execute difficult oral and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with internal /external stakeholders and to prepare comprehensive records and reports
• Ability to build and maintain positive rapport and collaborative relationships to include the capacity for engaging in teamwork

Knowledge

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Basic knowledge of safety / security functions to include emergency communications, incident command, target hardening, patrol and observation, first-aid, CPR, AED deployment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, conflict resolution, and traffic control, to include applicable policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of university properties, population, and traffic control issues

Skills

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Skill in the delivery of public presentations on public safety related topics

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as June 24, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: [phone].