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Job Title:
Campus Police Lieutenant
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000001410
Number of Openings:
1
Shift:
Any (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE. BENEFITS INCLUDE PAID STATE HOLIDAYS, ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE, AND THE STATE OF GEORGIA FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PACKAGE.
Job Description:
The Police Lieutenant is responsible to the Chief of Police forassistingwith the planning, organization, administration, and daily operation of the Savannah Technical College Police Department. This position provides direct supervision over assigned personnel, supports campus safety and security operations,assistswith emergency preparedness, and ensures that departmental activities are conductedin accordance withcollege policy, TCSG requirements, applicable laws, and professional law enforcement standards.
The Police Lieutenant may serve as a training coordinator andis responsible forassistingwith the development, delivery, and documentation of law enforcement, safety, and emergency response training for police personnel, students, faculty, and staff. This position typically reports directly to the Chief of Police; however, reporting structure may vary based on operational needs.
Encourage cooperation, pride, trust, professionalism, accountability, and team identity within the department.
Communicate effectively with thegeneral public, students, faculty, staff, internal customers, external partners, and law enforcement agencies.
Demonstratea high levelof effort, commitment, sound judgment, trustworthiness, and responsible behavior.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Assign, plan, coordinate, and direct the activities of assigned campus police personnel to meet the safety and security needs of Savannah Technical College.
Supervise sergeants, officers, and other assigned personnel in the day-to-day operation of campus police services, security functions, and training activities.
Assistwith the development and implementation of short- and long-term goals for departmental training, staffing, emergency preparedness, and operational readiness.
Ensure officersmaintainrequired Georgia P.O.S.T. training, annual training hours, firearms qualifications, and other certifications required by law, policy, or assignment.
Maintain or oversee training files, records, and documentation related to officer training, certifications, and professional development.
Monitor and supervise personnel to ensure compliance with Savannah Technical College rules and regulations, TCSG policies, department procedures, state and federal laws, and court directives.
Interpret and apply state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and legislation as they relate to campus police, security operations, emergency preparedness, and college safety.
Assist the Chief of Police in consulting with college administrationregardingGeorgia criminal law, law enforcement procedures, safety concerns, and the feasibility or appropriateness of seeking prosecution for criminal offenses.
Assist the Chief of Police in developing, reviewing, and implementing police department policies and procedures, including policies related to weapons, use of force, emergency response, training, reporting, and officer conduct.
Assistwith preparing and recommendingaccuratebudget information related to training, equipment, supplies, and operational needs within establishedtime frames.
Oversee orassistwith the purchase, inventory, maintenance, and accountability of training equipment, department equipment, uniforms, supplies, and assigned resources.
Prepare, review, approve, andsubmitreports required by federal, state, system, college, and departmental policy, including activity reports, incident reports,Clery-related documentation, and other administrative reports.
Review reports for completeness, accuracy, accountability, professionalism, clarity, and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
Review and approve time records, payroll information, leave documentation, schedules, and other administrative documentation for assigned personnel.
Provide forthe safety and security of students, faculty, staff, administrators, visitors, facilities, and college property.
Evaluate the effectiveness of campus police operations, routine responses, emergency responses, staffing plans, training efforts, and service delivery.
Assistwith emergency preparedness, crisis management, active threat response planning, evacuation procedures, disaster response, and coordination with internal and external partners.
Attend meetings with local law enforcement, emergency management personnel, college leadership, TCSG representatives, and other public safety partners as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and law enforcement procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior supervisory, investigative, training, or command level law enforcement experience preferred.
Visual ability sufficient to read computer screens, review reports, detect color-coded information,observesafety and emergencysignage, andoperate job-related equipment.
Hearing ability sufficient to detect specific noises, understand radio traffic,monitorequipment operation, and
communicatewith students, faculty, staff, visitors, and law enforcement personnel.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Ability tooperatea motor vehicle.
Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, hazardous conditions, and calls for service.
Salary iscommensuratewith education and work experience.Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.
Position considered open until filled. Candidates must pass a criminal background check. Applicants mustsubmitan 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.
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 employerand does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, geneticinformation, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).Invitation to Self-IdentifyFor compliance activities, contactJasmineSanders,Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388,jsanders@savannahtech.edu.
Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn: Jasmine Sanders, 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 maybe requiredtosubmita valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.
Note: No phoneinquiriesplease. 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree and Two years experience OR Four years experience as a certified police officer. P.O.S.T certification.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
