Police Corporal

Job Description

Job ID: 294188
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Office of Public Safety

Job Summary

Performs variety of duties as a sworn peace officer related to the protection of life and property, enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, prevention of crime, preservation of the public peace, apprehension of suspected law violators, and the rendering of aid or service in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the GSU Division of Public Safety. Assists the shift sergeant with first line supervisory responsibilities and provides field assistance to personnel. Acts in the capacity of a sergeant in the absence of, or at the direction of the sergeant.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A CSA 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.

This position involves shift work based on the needs of GSU and Division of Public Safety. Employees must have the ability to work flexible shift hours and schedules that include holidays. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties outlined in the police officer job description
• Assist field training officers with the supervision, training, evaluation, and mentoring of entry-level police officers; provide guidance and support to subordinate personnel
• As directed by the sergeant, directs, and supervises subordinate personnel; in the absence of a sergeant, performs the duties and responsibilities of a police sergeant
• Monitor work activities and assists sergeant with periodic personnel and equipment inspections to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and directives
• Initiate and/or authorize the issuance of Eagle Alert - Emergency Notifications in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act
• Fulfill annual professional development/training requirements as prescribed by the Georgia P.O.S.T. Council, Georgia Southern University, and the Division of Public Safety
• Promote positive campus relations through delivery of crime prevention programming and active involvement in campus events

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certification (in good standing)
• Georgia P.O.S.T. Supervision Certification
• Georgia P.O.S.T. Field Training Officer Certification
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated (Class C or higher)

• Three (3) or more years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of requisite Georgia P.O.S.T. specialty / career development certifications

• Associate's degree or at least 30 semester hours of earned academic credit

• Four (4) or more years of law enforcement experience

Proposed Salary

$22.36 - $27.95 per hour

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

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) 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, interrogation, 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 supervise and provide effective leadership to assigned staff
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and rapport with others, while maintaining the necessary balance to ensure that critical objectives are met (e.g., demonstrating the appropriate amount of empathy based on the circumstances); includes being able to de-escalate and resolve interpersonal conflicts or misunderstandings

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Competency in the application of modern methods, procedures, and techniques used in providing a full range of law enforcement and crime prevention services and activities including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, record keeping, records management, automated records systems, search and seizure, care and custody of persons and property, and crime prevention
• Capacity for engaging in teamwork and ability to collaborate
• Knowledge of university properties, population, and traffic control issues
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, general orders, and directives regarding conduct of personnel, field operations, critical incidents, preliminary investigations, and documentation / reporting protocols

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Skill in mentoring others to establish, align, and achieve organizational and work unit objectives, as well as to develop the performance of others
• Skill in the delivery of public presentations on crime prevention and public safety topics
• Skill in the use, care, and safe handling of firearms, intermediate weapons, and specialized law enforcement equipment
• Skill in the safe operation and maneuvering of emergency response vehicles
• Skill in administering CPR and emergency first aid

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as January 28, 2026.