Security Guard I

Security Guard

Georgia State University

Finance & Administration

Police Department

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Georgia State University Police Department is seeking Security Guards to join the already awesome team in keeping the Police Department at the level of excellence that it has strived to become and sustain.

At the Georgia State University Police Department, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to focus on safety to our campuses and university community by providing safety services through professional community-oriented policing.

The Georgia State University Police Department provides law enforcement, security and safety services to the university community and the immediate surrounding areas, ensuring a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and neighbors.

Georgia State boasts one of the largest university police forces in the state with 160 officers across all six Atlanta metro campuses.

The department is accredited and certified by the following organizations; Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement (IACLEA) and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.

WHAT MAKES THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT GSU A GREAT PLACE?

Flexible work environment.

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

Professional development opportunity and mentorship.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

This position requires great flexibility since it operates on a 24/7 basis.

Performs security duties for the protection of GSU property, personal property and personal protection.

Duties are performed under general supervision by Police Department Supervisors and requires work during morning, day and evening hours; weekends and holidays.

Multiple campuses have openings currently.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

High school diploma or GED, no felony convictions.

Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and take a pre-employment drug screen

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Knowledge of standard security practices and procedures; Ability to patrol assigned areas; perform foot patrols; Required to walk for long periods of time as well as up and down stairs; May require sitting or standing at a stationary assignment for long periods of time; Flexible schedule; The Police Department is 24 hours / 7 days a week operation; Effective oral and written communication skills; Effective time management and organizational skills.