Campus Police Officer

This is a full-time position.  Employment is with Savannah Technical College and not with an individual campus.  All employees are subject to work relocation based on college needs.

Any applicant offered employment in this position is required to complete a pre-employment drug test, successfully.

Position Description

• Under general supervision, patrols assigned areas and ensures safety of campus buildings and grounds for the technical college.

Major Duties

• This position manages traffic flow and enforces parking regulations.
• Investigates traffic incidents, vandalism, theft, violence and may arrest perpetrators of crimes.
• Position also performs administrative duties.
• This position requires Georgia P.O.S.T. Peace Officer certification (in good standing), completion of yearly continuing education mandates, periodic firearm qualification and a valid driver's license.

This position will include:

• Travel between campuses with the possibility of fluctuating hours, evening hours and weekend shifts.

Pre-interview requirements:

• Pre-Employment Questionnaire must be completed and returned in order to be scheduled for an interview.
• GAPOST Peace Officer certification will be checked to verify that it is current and valid.

Post Offer requirements:

• Criminal history, drug testing, finger printing, medical exam, driver's history and polygraph and voice stress test.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• GAP.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer Certification must be current and in good standing.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

GAPOST Corrections Certification or out of state certification does not meet this qualification standard

Preferred Qualifications: (in addition to the Minimum Qualifications listed in the job description)

• Previous work experience with the Department of Public Safety.
• Three (3) years working experience with a Department of Public Safety.

Physical Demands:

This position is that of a police officer and employees in this position may be exposed to hazardous situations, work outside at times in extreme and inclement weather, and drive a vehicle to perform job related duties.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Deadline:

Position considered open until filled.  APPLY ONLINE ONLY - Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).  Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify  For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, jsanders@savannahtech.edu.  Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.