Police Officer
Savannah State University, Savannah, GA, United States
Job Title: Police Officer
Location: Savannah State Recruiting Loc
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 294955
Job Summary
This position performs a wide range of police assignments to help ensure the safety of Savannah State University's students, faculty, staff and visitors and to protect University property. The incumbent performs active patrol, monitors all activities taking place on campus and provides emergency assistance. This position takes appropriate investigative actions to deter criminal activity as well as serves and maintains various constituencies of Savannah State University. The incumbent may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description.
NOTE : In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.
Responsibilities
Ensure a safe environment for the entire Savannah State community
Perform active patrol
Monitor activity; investigate suspicious activity
Assist with investigations as needed
Provide emergency assistance
Write accurate and concise incident and accident reports
Testify in a court of law as required
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with constituency
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must successfully meet Georgia Peace Officer certification requirements
Must have a valid driver's license in good standing
Excellent customer service skills and high professional standards, including the ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
Proposed Salary
The proposed salary range is $18.68 to $20.17 per hour.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, Savannah State University policies and procedures and Department policies and procedures
Knowledge of traffic investigation techniques and procedures
Knowledge of the University buildings and area
Knowledge of first‑aid and CPR techniques
Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures
Skilled in operating police vehicles, firearms, emergency equipment, and other standard and specialized law enforcement equipment
Skilled in interrogation and interviewing techniques
Skilled in restraining persons without causing physical harm
Skilled in using computers for word processing
Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officers Standards and Training Act
Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action based on surrounding hazards and circumstances
Ability to carry duty belt, other weapons, and evidence equipment and sometimes lifting and/or carrying of tires and debris, or of individuals in a rescue effort
Ability to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
The work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, or stooping
The employee must occasionally lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, the ability to distinguish between shades of color, and use the physical force necessary to arrest and restrain persons
The work is performed indoors in an office, in a vehicle, or outside
The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, machinery with moving parts, infectious or contagious diseases, life‑threatening situations, and inclement weather
The work requires the use of protective devices
Special Applicant Instructions
Applicants must include a resume and cover letter.
Applicants must include a list containing the name, e‑mail address and telephone number for three professional references (e.g. supervisor, mentor, colleague).
Applicants must provide an official copy of their academic transcript if hired.
Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin upon receipt.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Savannah State University, Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu.
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Location: Savannah State Recruiting Loc
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 294955
Job Summary
This position performs a wide range of police assignments to help ensure the safety of Savannah State University's students, faculty, staff and visitors and to protect University property. The incumbent performs active patrol, monitors all activities taking place on campus and provides emergency assistance. This position takes appropriate investigative actions to deter criminal activity as well as serves and maintains various constituencies of Savannah State University. The incumbent may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description.
NOTE : In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.
Responsibilities
Ensure a safe environment for the entire Savannah State community
Perform active patrol
Monitor activity; investigate suspicious activity
Assist with investigations as needed
Provide emergency assistance
Write accurate and concise incident and accident reports
Testify in a court of law as required
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with constituency
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must successfully meet Georgia Peace Officer certification requirements
Must have a valid driver's license in good standing
Excellent customer service skills and high professional standards, including the ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
Proposed Salary
The proposed salary range is $18.68 to $20.17 per hour.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, Savannah State University policies and procedures and Department policies and procedures
Knowledge of traffic investigation techniques and procedures
Knowledge of the University buildings and area
Knowledge of first‑aid and CPR techniques
Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures
Skilled in operating police vehicles, firearms, emergency equipment, and other standard and specialized law enforcement equipment
Skilled in interrogation and interviewing techniques
Skilled in restraining persons without causing physical harm
Skilled in using computers for word processing
Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officers Standards and Training Act
Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action based on surrounding hazards and circumstances
Ability to carry duty belt, other weapons, and evidence equipment and sometimes lifting and/or carrying of tires and debris, or of individuals in a rescue effort
Ability to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
The work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, or stooping
The employee must occasionally lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, the ability to distinguish between shades of color, and use the physical force necessary to arrest and restrain persons
The work is performed indoors in an office, in a vehicle, or outside
The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, machinery with moving parts, infectious or contagious diseases, life‑threatening situations, and inclement weather
The work requires the use of protective devices
Special Applicant Instructions
Applicants must include a resume and cover letter.
Applicants must include a list containing the name, e‑mail address and telephone number for three professional references (e.g. supervisor, mentor, colleague).
Applicants must provide an official copy of their academic transcript if hired.
Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin upon receipt.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Savannah State University, Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu.
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