Job Details

Public Safety Officer

Job ID: 299961
Location: Statesboro, Georgia;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.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
OR
Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Office of Public Safety

Job Summary

Provides public safety services through performance of functions, activities, and tasks not exclusively reserved for sworn peace officers in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Georgia Southern University Division of Public Safety. Augments law enforcement, emergency management, and fire / life safety personnel through logistical, technical, and administrative field support. This position involves shift work based on the needs of Georgia Southern University and the Division of Public Safety.

Responsibilities

• Augments law enforcement, emergency management, and fire / life safety personnel through performance of non-sworn public safety functions and tasks as assigned
• Provides logistical, technical, and administrative support to sworn law enforcement personnel and other first responders
• Performs duties as a basic communications officer when assigned to dispatch
• Engages in visible safety / security patrol functions on foot and in vehicles
• Responds to and documents non-enforcement calls for service
• Performs functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters
• Performs emergency safety equipment inspections and assists with fire drills
• Fulfills annual professional development/training requirements
• Promotes positive campus relations through delivery of public safety programming

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience
One (1) or more years of law enforcement, public safety, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Possession of Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Communications Officer certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree

Preferred Experience
Three (3) or more years of law enforcement, public safety, or related experience

Proposed Salary

$21.08 - $23.97 per hour

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

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Four (4) Professional References