PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (Savannah) (46986)

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (Full Time)
 

SAVANNAH CONVENTION CENTER

At the Savannah Convention Center (SCC), we aim to be the event venue of choice, driving economic growth and showcasing the uniqueness of Savannah, Chatham County, and the state of Georgia. It’s what sets us apart and what fuels our vision to be the premier event destination delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences.

Our team members, regardless of role or responsibility, are dedicated to bringing this vision to life every day. If you are result-oriented, passionate about customer service, believe in teamwork, and possess an unwavering commitment to quality, then a career with Savannah Convention Center could be your calling. Are you ready to begin your Authority Life journey?

The Savannah Convention Center is currently seeking a full-time Public Safety Officer to join our family!   Be a part of our team of the 330,000 square foot Savannah Convention Center currently undergoing an expansion and located directly across from historic Savannah and on the Savannah River.  The full-time Public Safety Officer reports to the Public Safety Manager.   The Public Safety Officer shall be responsible for the implementation of security policies and procedures of the department under the direction of the Public Safety Manager. Duties include but are not limited to: patrolling the interior and dock areas of the facility, completing written incident reports and departmental documents, and responding to emergency situations.
 

The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-focus oriented and is committed to providing the quality of work in line with our core values:  We are Accountable, We are Authentic and We are One!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Assist with oversight of part time Public Safety Officers 
• Supervise and complete shift assignments as required in accordance with established guidelines
• Complete shift assignments as required in accordance with established guidelines
• Patrol the interior, exterior and dock areas of the campus. Patrolling may include foot beat, bike patrol, Segway, and/or motorized cart
• Complete written incident reports and departmental documents.
• Perform crowd management
• Perform public safety officer duties, crime prevention and safety inspections
• Respond to emergency situations
• Provide public safety
• Respond and investigate concerns, complaints or calls for service
• Provide safety escorts
• Serve as a point of information to the public
• Perform other duties, functions, special projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Public Safety Supervisor and/or Public Safety Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• High degree of integrity and compliance
• Thoroughness in task approach, follow-up & completion
• Self-awareness
• Crowd management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks & to manage workload using own initiative
• Ability to multi-task & work under pressure with limited resources
• Detail oriented
• Assess, weigh and manage risk in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to work an irregular work schedule as required to perform duties and responsibilities

WORKING CONDITIONS

Law enforcement work can be very dangerous and stressful. In addition to the obvious dangers of confrontations with criminals, security officers need to be constantly alert and ready to deal appropriately with a number threatening situations. Officers frequently work weekends, holidays, and nights. Officers are expected to work at any time their services are needed and may work long hours standing post. Officer are expected to report for duty in full uniform with the appropriate and necessary equipment needed in the performance of their duty. All positions are required to work in inclement weather conditions if necessary.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid Georgia Driver's License preferred
• Customer Service/ Relations experience preferred
• Previous work experience as a Public Safety Officer or relevant position preferred
• Report writing skills strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols preferred

The Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or on terms or conditions of employment because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, eligibility for military service, disability, or for any other illegal purpose.