About Us

East Georgia State College provides more than 1,700 students access to affordable, quality higher education. Students can pursue associate degrees, career-focused bachelor's degrees, and transfer pathways to other institutions.

The main campus in Swainsboro offers a tight-knit community with residential options. The beautiful 400-acre pine forest campus has two small lakes, a challenging 18-hole disc golf course, and an active apiary, and is one of only 115 Bee Campuses across the nation.

EGSC also operates instructional sites in Statesboro and Augusta that allow students to benefit from the small class sizes and affordability of EGSC while experiencing the vibrant student life of the large universities with which the College shares space.

East Georgia State College (EGSC) prepares traditional and nontraditional students to meet the career demands of the twenty-first century.

Through undergoing the rigorous learning process that EGSC provides, students gain the wisdom they need as leaders, parents, and community members.

To sustain our students, goals to thrive in a competitive workforce, EGSC promotes academic excellence through fostering critical thinking skills, nurturing cultural awareness and upholding academic honesty.

Maintaining academic honesty protects the value of EGSC's degrees and ensures that our students and graduates are desirable candidates for university transfers and career advancement.

Thus, all members of EGSC's community (students, staff and faculty) should have a personal interest in and dedication to fortifying EGSC's reputation for academic integrity and excellence.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the enforcement of criminal laws, traffic laws, and the policies of the University System of Georgia and East Georgia State College and for ensuring the safety and security of the campus community, facilities, and equipment.

This position is located on the Swainsboro campus.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the campus to detect and deter crime and prevent damage to property.
• Checks the security and safety of campus buildings; locks and unlocks buildings.
• Reports safety and security hazards to supervisors.
• Enforces campus safety and security policies.
• Responds to calls for service, including reports of suspicious persons or conditions, crime reports, and medical, fire or disaster emergencies.
• Enforces campus parking and traffic regulations.
• Investigates traffic accidents and criminal or non-criminal incidents.
• Recovers and secures stolen or lost property and evidence.
• Provides service and assistance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Responds to accidents, injuries and medical emergencies and provides First Aid, CPR / AED as appropriate; responsible for calling an ambulance when needed and completing EGSC Accident / Injury Form.
• Transports injured employees and students in emergency situations when an ambulance is delayed or unavailable.
• Responsible for transporting injured employees and students in non-emergency situations, when an ambulance is delayed or unavailable, or securing an available college employee to transport
• Completes required reports in a timely manner.
• Testifies in court.
• Performs related duties.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Must be POST Certified and in good standing
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.
• CPR / AED / First Aid certified or obtain within thirty days of hire.

Required Documents to Attach

• Please upload your Georgia P.O.S.T. Fact Sheet under the "Additional Documents" section.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of campus safety and security procedures, techniques, equipment and policies.
• Knowledge of local law enforcement and emergency services operations.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in maintaining the safety and security of campus faculty, staff, administrators, students, visitors, facilities, and equipment.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Conditions of Employment

Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect - that form and guide the daily work of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 478-289-2035.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing callers may access our campus phone numbers by utilizing your state relay service (such as the Georgia Relay Service) or by utilizing Video Remote Services.

East Georgia State College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Tobacco-free Institution, Federal law requires ID and employment eligibility verification prior to employment.

East Georgia State College is accredited by the University System of Georgia, providing its students access to academically transferable programs of study, collaborative programs in occupation-related fields, and targeted baccalaureate level degrees.

East Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees.

Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of East Georgia State College.

Background Check

An offer of employment is contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with East Georgia State College, as determined by East Georgia State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials.

It may also include a satisfactory credit check, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), physical, a drug screen, a psychological evaluation, and graduation from the Police Academy if applicable.

Last updated : 2024-04-23