SY 26-27 Campus Police, Patrol​/Operations Sergeant

SY 26-27 Campus Police, Patrol/Operations Sergeant

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System BOE PD - Savannah, Georgia Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5889602

Final date to receive applications: Aug 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

PRIMARY FUNCTION
:
This position directs, plans, supervises, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of the School Resource Officer and is responsible for Zones/Beats to ensure high visibility police presence on school property; responsible to prevent and respond to crimes against district property, students and personnel. This position is also responsible for the supervision of school crossing guards across the district; coordinating safe routes to school for walking students in collaboration with City/County engineers and local law enforcement;

responsible for interviewing, selection, training and retention of workforce. This position may have responsibilities for a focused area and may be assigned to any shift as needed.

REPORTS TO
:
Campus Police, Sergeant First Class

SALARY SCHEDULE
: 110

WORK DAYS
: 250

Education Level: A GED or a standard high school diploma from a GaDOE-approved and accredited institution is required.

College coursework or degree in criminal justice

• Certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) as a police officer
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a law enforcement officer
• Police academy or training in specific areas of security procedures and investigation
• Ability to operate emergency equipment, weapons, and motor vehicles
• Ability to maintain crowd control
• Ability to work rapidly and accurately with names, codes and symbols
• Ability to prepare and approve accurate and concise written reports
• Ability to maintain security of confidential materials
• Ability to judge when to act independently and when to refer situations to supervisor
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, parents, and public
• Knowledge of basic law to include criminal and civil statutes
• Knowledge of police procedures, Criminal Code of Georgia, Juvenile Court Code, and Basic Law Enforcement
• Ability to work with principals, administrators and other school personnel with regard to juvenile or adult offense and to arbitrate for restitution
• Ability to supervise approximately sixty locations staffed with trained personnel to provide for the safe crossing of students at designated locations
• Ability to work flexible schedules to include nights and weekends

• Previous experience as a School Resource Officer

• Enforces regulations and procedures in order to assure the safety of district property, personnel, and students.
• Responds to crimes, accidents and emergency situations.
• Conforms to prescribed safety standards.
• Establishes Incident Command during Critical incidents until a higher-ranking person assumes Command.
• Coordinates security and safety efforts with school administrators and other administrative staff.
• Conducts internal affairs investigations and investigations of citizen complaints as necessary.
• Enforces regulations and procedures in order to assure the safety of district property, personnel, and students.
• Conforms to prescribed safety standards.
• Establishes Incident Command during Critical incidents until a higher-ranking person assumes Command.
• Coordinates security and safety efforts with school administrators and other administrative staff.
• Conducts internal affairs investigations and investigations of citizen complaints, as necessary.
• Coordinates work schedule for assigned workgroup and assists School Resource Officers with elevated issues. Schedules staff as needed for crime trends and issues, special events and off-duty work.
• Oversees payroll and completion of time sheets for submission.
• Provides orientation to new School Resource Officers for daily activities.
• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews work of School Resource Officers
• May supervise non-sworn staff.
• Provides training, guidance and counseling to assigned personnel.
• Complete employee evaluations and reviews as required.
• Provides administrative support to management.
• Responsible for special programs, projects and department wide functions/activities.
• Prepares Incident Action Plans.
• Prepares, processes, reviews, approves, and maintains a variety of written reports and records.
• Coordinates police activities with other units and/or other law enforcement agencies
• Analyzes crime trends and service patterns and develop effective responses. Identifies problems and develops solutions.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives. Implement approved policies and procedures.
• Speaks before groups and represents the Campus Police at meetings and conferences as directed/approved.
• Attend meetings and participate in community outreach initiatives.
• May be…