<p>About Us</p> <p>Savannah State University established in 1890, is the first public historically black college or university in the state of Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university's students select majors from four colleges - Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology. The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Sergeant position is responsible for supervising police and security personnel of the shift. The Police Sergeant directs officers in policing and assists leadership in ensuring a safe campus environment. This position assigns duties to subordinates, directs, monitors, and evaluates the work of shift officers. The Police Sergeant conducts patrols, assists in investigations, and reviews reports.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Coordination of CLERY Act Compliance </li><li>Reviews, approves, and corrects daily reports </li><li>Disseminates information to officers and staff </li><li>Identifies and facilitates training for officers </li><li>Attends meetings and training </li><li>Stay up-to-date with on current training trends and case law </li><li>Conducts quarter master duties and assign equipment and uniforms to all police department personnel </li><li>Acts as the evidence custodian ensuring the university police department is in compliance with state law </li><li>Assumes duties as acting division supervisor and or operational management in the absence of senior leadership </li><li>Speaks at student organizations and orientation workshops </li><li>Assists with criminal investigations and executes search & arrest warrants </li><li>Assist in Managing 911 operations and manages communications officers ensuring the university police department is in GCIC compliance </li><li>Oversee university camera system and provide support for judicial and investigative purposes </li><li>Serve as the police department liaison for training and coordinate firearms training and provides legal updates regarding use of force </li><li>Responds to any and all emergency situations </li><li>Performs administrative duties to include but not limited to employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, roll call and monthly reports </li><li>Responds to complaints, provides direction to the officers on scene and evaluate decisions </li><li>Must be available for recall in emergency situations </li><li>Ensure a safe environment for the entire Savannah State community </li><li>Supervises personnel on assigned shift to assure adherence to Department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures </li><li>Arrests violators as necessary </li><li>Assigns duties to subordinates </li><li>Performs regular inspections including: full vehicle inspections specifically ensuring all equipment is in working order, cleaning, and properly securing all equipment is accounted for and in its proper place </li><li>Communicates information from senior officers </li><li>Responds to calls for assistance from officers </li><li>May be required to perform job related duties other than those specifically delineated in this position </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED equivalent </li><li>At least 5 years of law enforcement experience </li><li>Georgia POST certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire </li><li>Excellent customer service skills </li><li>High professional standards </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information </li><li>Valid Driver's license in good standing </li><li>Military experience may be considered in lieu of law enforcement experience </li></ul> <p>Proposed Salary</p> <p>The proposed salary range is $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 annually.</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, Savannah State University policies and procedures and Department policies and procedures </li><li>Knowledge of principles and modern methods of law enforcement administration including organization, fiscal management, budgetary preparation and controls, program planning, implementation, and administration </li><li>Knowledge of principles of employee supervision and personnel management including training, developing, mentoring, and disciplining of personnel </li><li>Knowledge of traffic investigation techniques and procedures </li><li>Knowledge of the University buildings and area </li><li>Knowledge of first-aid and CPR techniques </li><li>Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures </li><li>Skilled in operating police vehicles, firearms, emergency equipment, and other standard and specialized law enforcement equipment </li><li>Skilled in interrogation and interviewing techniques </li><li>Skilled in restraining persons without causing physical harm </li><li>Skilled in using computers for word processing </li><li>Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer¿s Standards and Training Act </li><li>Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action based on surrounding hazards and circumstances </li><li>Ability to carry duty belt, other weapons, and evidence equipment and sometimes lifting and/or carrying of tires and debris, or of individuals in a rescue effort </li><li>Ability to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others </li><li>Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member. </li></ul> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resourses at hr@savannahstate.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.</p> <p>USG Core Values</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Institutional Values</p> <p>Savannah State University's Core Values: T.I.G.E.R</p> <ul> <li>Teamwork is our distinction. Through mutual support, cooperation, encouragement, and shared goals, we at SSU believe that by working together, our university family of student, faculty, staff, alums and community supporters are serving and advancing our institution. </li><li>Integrity as we will act honestly, fairly, impartially, unbiased and ethically, creating a trust that is evident in all University activities and decision-making. </li><li>Greatness in our transformation and wisdom as we maximize the potential in each student through a nurturing environment in which our resources are safeguarded, and we are good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care. </li><li>Excellence is our campus standard. Through the performance of campus duties, a commitment to the greatness of teaching and learning, scholarship, student engagement, stewardship and tradition, SSU will continue to be the catalyst for innovation and discovery. </li><li>Respect through recognizing the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We will do our utmost to fulfill our resulting responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion and decency. </li></ul> <p>Conditions of Employment</p> <p>Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Savannah State University, as determined by Savannah State University, 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.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>Savannah State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Savannah State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Savannah State University, Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu.</p> <p>Other Information</p> <p>Physical Demands and Working Environment</p> <ul> <li>The work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, or stooping </li><li>The employee must occasionally lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, the ability to distinguish between shades of color, and use the physical force necessary to arrest and restrain persons </li><li>The work is performed indoors in an office, in a vehicle, or outside </li><li>The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, machinery with moving parts, infectious or contagious diseases, life-threatening situations, and inclement weather </li><li>The work requires the use of protective devices </li></ul> <p>Special Applicant Instructions</p> <p>For full consideration:</p> <ul> <li>Applicants must include resume and cover letter. </li><li>Applicants must include a list containing the name, e-mail address and telephone number for three professional references (e.g. supervisor, mentor, colleague). </li><li>Applicants must upload transcript(s) with the application. Unofficial are acceptable. Official transcript(s) required upon hire. </li></ul>