Certified Police Officer - Multiple Vacancies
Savannah Technical College is seeking an experienced individual to serve as Police Officer. The Police Officer is responsible for providing safety, emergency response, and security services t
Technical Competencies
· Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and Local laws/regulations.
· Ability to differentiate between colors.
· Ability to interact socially and work well with others.
· Ability to handle crisis situations according to established guidelines
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Available to work weekends, day, evening and morning shifts.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Georgia P.O.S.T. certification
Preferred Qualifications:
· Working knowledge of generally accepted computer programs for report writing, incident tracking, traffic studies, and compilation of incidents.
· Ability to develop and maintain good public relations.
· Ability to comprehend and follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
· Associate or Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice, Accounting, Sociology, or related field.
· Training in Homeland Security.
· Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurability required.
· Three years paid work experience as a P.O.S.T. certified police officer within the last five years.
Physical Demands:
Requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, crouching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work is performed in campus buildings and outdoors where the employee is occasionally exposed to cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dirt, dust, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. This position is subject to exposure to extreme and possibly life threatening conditions. Position subject to pre-employment drug testing, physical and psychological examination. Due to the high-risk nature of this position, employees in this capacity are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Salary/ Benefits:
Starting salary is $31,200. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.
Application Deadline
Position considered open until filled. Candidates must pass a criminal background check, fingerprint background check, and reference check as a condition of employment. Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered). Please include your annual salary for each position held.
POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.
Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.
All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify For compliance activities, contact Melissa Banks, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, mbanks@savannahtech.edu. Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn: Melissa Banks, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405. STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.
