Public Safety Officer

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA


OR


Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Office of Public Safety

Job Summary

Provides public safety services through performance of functions, activities, and tasks not exclusively reserved for sworn peace officers in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Georgia Southern University Division of Public Safety. Augments law enforcement, emergency management, and fire / life safety personnel through logistical, technical, and administrative field support. This position involves shift work based on the needs of Georgia Southern University and the Division of Public Safety. Employees must have the ability to work flexible shift hours and schedules that include weekends, holidays, and evenings. Employees may be required to remain on duty beyond a normal shift and must be available to report for duty without prior notice due to on-call status, special events, emergencies, or personnel shortages.


This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A CSA is an individual who, by virtue of their responsibilities, is designated to receive and obligated to report criminal incidents to the institution's Clery Coordinator for publication in the Annual Security Report.

Responsibilities

• Augments law enforcement, emergency management, and fire / life safety personnel through performance of non-sworn public safety functions and tasks as assigned
• Provides logistical, technical, and administrative support to sworn law enforcement personnel and other first responders
• Performs duties as a basic communications officer when assigned to dispatch to include receiving, monitoring, and dispatching radio and telephone communications traffic for emergency and non-emergency situations
• Engages in visible safety / security patrol functions on foot and in vehicles to render service or aid, to ensure the security of persons and property, and to support the maintenance of public order
• Responds to and documents non-enforcement calls for service to include but not limited to general complaints, safety escorts, fire alarms, mislaid / recovered property, suspicious circumstances, injured person calls, and hazardous / unsafe conditions
• Performs functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and evacuating people from dangerous situations and / or areas
• Performs emergency safety equipment inspections and assists with fire drills
• Fulfills annual professional development/training requirements as prescribed by the Georgia P.O.S.T. Council, Georgia Southern University, and the Division of Public Safety
• Promotes positive campus relations through delivery of public safety programming and active involvement in campus events

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of law enforcement, public safety, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Communications Officer certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) or more years of law enforcement, public safety, or related experience

Proposed Salary

$21.08 - $23.97 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.


Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Four (4) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to analyze situations quickly, objectively and to determine the proper course of action
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully and with respect for the rights of others
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in the face of tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving emergency situations
• Ability to obtain information through interview and observation
• Ability to understand and execute difficult oral and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with internal /external stakeholders and to prepare comprehensive records and reports
• Ability to build and maintain positive rapport and collaborative relationships to include the capacity for engaging in teamwork

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Basic knowledge of safety / security functions to include emergency communications, incident command, target hardening, patrol and observation, first-aid, CPR, AED deployment, crisis
• intervention, de-escalation, conflict resolution, and traffic control, to include applicable policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of university properties, population, and traffic control issues

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Skill in the delivery of public presentations on public safety related topics

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as June 24, 2026.


Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io .

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or email View email address on click.appcast.io .


USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 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. 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 .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in 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.


Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.


Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation


Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment

Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment Departmental background investigation for the determination of good moral character, including:

• Oral interviews
• Background investigation for the determination of good moral character
• Fingerprinting and review of criminal and driving history
• Truth verification examination
• Physical Exam, including drug screen
• Physical agility test
• Submission of acceptable Georgia P.O.S.T. academy entrance examination scores (as required)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.

Background Check

• Position of Trust