Community Service Officer; Security Guard

Job Title:

Community Service Officer (Security Guard)

Location:

Savannah State Recruiting Loc

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

The Community Service Officer (Security Guard) assists law enforcement in the protection of lives and property through vigilant surveillance of the campus, utilizing motorized and foot patrols. Duties include, but are not limited to opening campus facilities for business and securing them following the close of business. Will be cross‑trained as a dispatcher. Will be required to work as a dispatcher if needed.

NOTE:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

• Perform routine public safety duties in accordance with established guidelines
• Patrol assigned areas to ensure personnel safety, building and equipment security
• Warn violators of rule infractions and assist with traffic & parking violations
• Provide high profile uniformed public safety services for campus events and for the University community
• Engage in active and regular patrols to assist in providing a safer and more secure campus environment
• Function as a public safety‑first responder for non‑criminal incidents, and perform support roles to sworn police officers
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act)
• Perform active and regular patrols (foot or vehicle) of all campus areas
• Provide close and regular surveillance of campus properties, including locking and unlocking buildings according to designated schedules
• Enforce University rules and regulations
• Assist with all traffic and parking related responsibilities
• Act as a knowledgeable resource to students, staff and visitors on the campus
• Provide general information such as directions and up‑to‑date information about campus events
• Establish professional relationships with students, faculty and staff in order to foster trust
• Continuously pursue additional knowledge and skills as it relates to assigned functions as a Public Safety Specialist
• Participate in training and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of current procedures regarding FEMA NIMS, I‑C‑S, and CERT protocols
• May be required to perform job‑related duties other than those specifically delineated in this position

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills
• High professional standards, including the ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must successfully complete one week of basic patrolling procedure training which includes qualifying with the expandable baton and Taser qualification
• Must pass a pre‑employment criminal background check
• Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's license in good standing

17.00 per hour.

• 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
• Knowledge of traffic investigation techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of the University buildings and area
• Knowledge of first‑aid and CPR techniques
• Skilled in operating security vehicles, emergency equipment, and other standard and specialized security equipment
• Skilled in using computers for word processing
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Security
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action based on surrounding hazards and circumstances
• Ability to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
• Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member

• The work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, or stooping
• The employee must occasionally lift light and heavy objects up to 40 lbs, 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
• The work is performed indoors in an office, in a vehicle, or outside
• The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, machinery with moving parts, infectious or contagious diseases, life‑threatening situations, and inclement weather
• The work requires the use of protective devices

Applicants must include a list containing the name, e‑mail address and telephone number for three professional references (e.g., supervisor, mentor, colleague).