Public Safety Officer - (Multiple Openings)

Inside Higher Ed; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 23,942 - 32,566; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Atlanta is seeking a Public Safety Officer to perform various duties related to the protection of life and property. Responsibilities include engaging in law enforcement patrol functions, assisting with arrests, and performing rescue tasks in emergencies. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some related experience. The role offers a full-time position with a pay range of $17.38/hr - $23.64/hr.

Qualifications

• Up to three years of job related experience.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in law enforcement patrol functions and conduct surveillance.
• Assist police officers with arrests and subdue suspects if necessary.
• Prepare investigative and other reports using appropriate grammar and symbols.
• Perform rescue functions during emergencies and disasters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to take action quickly

Ability to prepare reports

Physical ability to lift and move more than 100 pounds

Knowledge of law enforcement duties

Education

High school diploma, GED, or Vocational School Diploma

Valid Driver's License

Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or two years college coursework (preferred)

Job description

Public Safety Officer - Multiple Openings

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Pay range: $17.38/hr - $23.64/hr

Job Summary

Perform a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property. Assist with prevention of crime, preservation of the public peace, calls for service, and basic police services in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the Georgia Tech Police and in compliance with governing federal and state laws. This position will interact on a consistent basis with supervisor, co-workers, GT employees, students and campus visitors, advising and counseling GT employees, students, and visitors. No supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in law enforcement patrol functions by foot, bike or other motorized equipment physically checking doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure. Conduct visual and audio surveillance.
• Assist police officers with an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons (non-firearms) and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
• Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include directing traffic for long periods of time, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and removing people from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma
• Valid Driver's License or ability to obtain a valid driver's license.
• Up to three years of job related experience.
• CPR and First Aid certifications (preferred).
• Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or two years college coursework (preferred).

Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to take action quickly; use independent judgement; ability to prepare reports; physical ability to lift and move more than 100 pounds; knowledge of law enforcement duties.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.