"Police Officer"

Job Title: Police Officer
Location: Savannah State Recruiting Loc
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 274376
About Us

Savannah State University established in 1890, is the first public historically black college or university in the state of Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university's students select majors from four colleges — Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology. The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.

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.

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 confidentially of highly sensitive information

Proposed Salary

The proposed salary range is $36,700.00 - $41,900.00 annually.

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.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Savannah State University's Core Values: T.I.G.E.R

• Teamwork is our distinction. Through mutual support, cooperation, encouragement, and shared goals, we at SSU believe that by working together, our university family of student, faculty, staff, alums and community supporters are serving and advancing our institution.
• Integrity as we will act honestly, fairly, impartially, unbiased and ethically, creating a trust that is evident in all University activities and decision-making.
• Greatness in our transformation and wisdom as we maximize the potential in each student through a nurturing environment in which our resources are safeguarded, and we are good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.
• Excellence is our campus standard. Through the performance of campus duties, a commitment to the greatness of teaching and learning, scholarship, student engagement, stewardship and tradition, SSU will continue to be the catalyst for innovation and discovery.
• Respect through recognizing the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We will do our utmost to fulfill our resulting responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion and decency.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Savannah State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Savannah State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. 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.

Other Information

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.