Public Safety Officer - University Police

Job Summary

Public Safety Officer - University Police on the Valdosta State University campus. Regular, full-time position.

Perform law enforcement work on a university campus.

• Patrol campus on foot and in a vehicle to detect and deter crime, enforce campus policies, and provide security; enforce local, state, and federal laws. 30%
• Respond to calls for service from students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and provide assistance in a variety of emergency and non-emergency settings. 25%
• Provide security for campus events and activities. Lock and unlock doors. Control traffic flow when needed. 15%
• Investigate crimes and traffic accidents; gather evidence and interview witnesses, victims, and suspects; prepare related reports. 15%
• Prepare a variety of regular and special reports, including incident reports. 15%

• High school diploma/GED and related work experience.
• Certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia or successful completion of such certification by the end of the probationary period.

$23.65/hr ($49,200/annual)

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2. Information on the policy can be found online at the following reference (no links included here).

• Applicants are required to provide professional references with current contact information.
• Documentation of academic credentials.
• Employment history.
• During the search process, the institution reserves the right to ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment, view social media outlets, and remove job postings without additional notification.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check and reference checks.
• Employment may be contingent upon job-based requirements if applicable for the position, including: satisfactory credit check, successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), pre-employment drug testing, and credential confirmation.
• After initial hiring, mandatory training includes:
  New employee orientation, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy, Drug Free Workplace, Sexual Misconduct and Title IX, FERPA, Motor Vehicle Policy, Workers Compensation (new hires), Georgia Open Records Act (new hires), USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly), and job-specific training such as FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving.

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation to access job openings, apply for a job, or participate in the search process. Contact the Office of Human Resources for assistance.

The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The report includes crime statistics, institutional policies, and safety information, and is available upon request or online. Paper copies can be requested by emailing the provided contact address.