Police Officer
Police Officer
Job ID: 300126
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah
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
Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA
Department Information
Office of Public Safety
Job Summary
Performs a variety of basic 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 Georgia Southern University Division of Public Safety.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A CSA is an 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 Georgia Southern University and the Division of Public Safety. Employees must have the ability to work flexible shift hours and schedules that include weekends, holidays, and evenings. 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
- Engage in pro-active law enforcement patrol functions on foot and in motor vehicles to detect and deter crime, protect life and property, preserve order, and to render service or aid
- Respond to, address, and document alarm calls, medical emergencies/injuries, crisis situations, motor vehicle crashes, calls for service, complaints, lost/recovered property, reports of damage, public nuisance, criminal activity, suspicious circumstances, or hazardous / unsafe conditions
- Perform rescue functions in accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including neutralizing threats, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging, or removing people from hazardous situations
- Conduct initial and follow-up investigations into criminal, non-criminal, and traffic-related violations by gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and filing written reports
- Enforces state laws / ordinances through the exercise of independent judgment in determining reasonable suspicion to detain, probable cause to search and/or arrest, and determining when force should be used and to what degree
- Arrest, process, and transport suspect(s) accused of law violations
- Enforce University policies and regulations through administrative referral
- Provide testimony before courts of law and at administrative hearings
- 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
Other Required Qualifications
- Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certification or ability to obtain within (12) months of hire
- 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)
Required Experience
- At least 21 years old
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certification (in good standing)
Preferred Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Experience
- Prior law enforcement / public safety work experience
Proposed Salary
$23.29 - $29.54 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Four (4) Professional References
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