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Police Sergeant

Georgia Southern University
United States, Georgia, Statesboro
Jan 28, 2025


Police Sergeant

Job ID: 281225
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Office of Public Safety

Job Summary

Supervise Police Officers and other department employees in enforcement of local, state, and federal laws, and provide personal, real property, and equipment security throughout campus. This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSA 's are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus and in certain non-campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the University.

Responsibilities
  • Testify in court proceedings when necessary
  • Provide public service and assistance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus
  • Supervise Officers to include hiring, terminating and scheduling of work hours
  • Manage performance
  • Supervise patrol shift consisting of Police Officers and Communications Officers
  • Train new officers on shift
  • Enforce laws and regulations of University
  • Prevent and/or investigate crimes, and apprehend criminals
  • Perform duties of a specialized function which require knowledge and abilities acquired through experience on force
  • Patrol designated areas of campus to preserve law and order and prevent and/or discover commission of crimes
  • Answer calls and complaints involving fire, traffic, and other incidents, misdemeanors, and felonies, and take appropriate actions
  • Prepare records and reports, and oversee reports of subordinates


Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
  • Georgia P.O.S.T (Peace Officer Standards Training) law enforcement (police) certified

Required Experience
  • Two (2) years of related work experience
  • One (1) or more years of experience with GCIC operations, rules and regulations


Proposed Salary

$24.12 - $30.75 per hour

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

Required Documents to Attach
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Two (2) Professional References


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
  • Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
  • Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
  • Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
  • Ability to proficiently use police equipment including vehicle, weapon, baton, and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray
  • Ability to solve problems and think creatively to manage tense situations courteously and tactfully
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work

KNOWLEDGE
  • Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
  • Knowledge of Georgia Crime Information Center, National Crime Information Center facilities and services
  • Knowledge and/or experience with State Certification process and procedures
  • Knowledgeable about Georgia Law and office policies and procedures
  • Georgia P.O.S.T (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certified as a basic law enforcement (police) Peace Officer

SKILLS
  • Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
  • Conduct research via internet and access data in police records management system, Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) database
  • Proficiency in developing spreadsheets for reports


Apply Before Date

February 3, 2025

Application review may begin as early as February 3, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.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.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.

Must be able to successfully pass Departmental background check including: SEE PD

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information
  • Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Required to walk, stand, and/or sit for extended period depending on assignment.
  • May be required to subdue, restrain, and arrest combative suspects.
  • Work schedule is shift work based on needs of University and may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and include special events.
  • Subject to be called back to work as situations warrant, sometimes working extended hours.
  • Required to work in all types of weather.
  • Work performed in indoor and outdoor environment.
  • Maneuver up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Work beyond 40 hour workweek including nights, weekends and holidays.


Background Check
  • Position of Trust


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=281225&PostingSeq=1

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