The Police Lieutenant is responsible to the Chief of Police for assisting with the planning, organization, administration, and daily operation of the Savannah Technical College Police Department. This position provides direct supervision over assigned personnel, supports campus safety and security operations, assists with emergency preparedness, and ensures that departmental activities are conducted in accordance with college policy, TCSG requirements, applicable laws, and professional law enforcement standards. 

The Police Lieutenant may serve as a training coordinator and is responsible for assisting with the development, delivery, and documentation of law enforcement, safety, and emergency response training for police personnel, students, faculty, and staff. This position typically reports directly to the Chief of Police; however, reporting structure may vary based on operational needs. 

Performance Expectations 

• Encourage cooperation, pride, trust, professionalism, accountability, and team identity within the department. 

• Work cooperatively with others to achieve departmental and college goals. 

• Communicate effectively with the general public, students, faculty, staff, internal customers, external partners, and law enforcement agencies. 

• Provide quality services that support campus safety and meet the needs of the college community. 

• Demonstrate a high level of effort, commitment, sound judgment, trustworthiness, and responsible behavior. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assign, plan, coordinate, and direct the activities of assigned campus police personnel to meet the safety and security needs of Savannah Technical College. 

• Supervise sergeants, officers, and other assigned personnel in the day-to-day operation of campus police services, security functions, and training activities. 

• Assist with the development and implementation of short- and long-term goals for departmental training, staffing, emergency preparedness, and operational readiness. 

• Ensure officers maintain required Georgia P.O.S.T. training, annual training hours, firearms qualifications, and other certifications required by law, policy, or assignment. 

• Maintain or oversee training files, records, and documentation related to officer training, certifications, and professional development. 

• Monitor and supervise personnel to ensure compliance with Savannah Technical College rules and regulations, TCSG policies, department procedures, state and federal laws, and court directives. 

• Interpret and apply state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and legislation as they relate to campus police, security operations, emergency preparedness, and college safety. 

• Assist the Chief of Police in consulting with college administration regarding Georgia criminal law, law enforcement procedures, safety concerns, and the feasibility or appropriateness of seeking prosecution for criminal offenses. 

• Assist the Chief of Police in developing, reviewing, and implementing police department policies and procedures, including policies related to weapons, use of force, emergency response, training, reporting, and officer conduct. 

• Assist with preparing and recommending accurate budget information related to training, equipment, supplies, and operational needs within established time frames. 

• Oversee or assist with the purchase, inventory, maintenance, and accountability of training equipment, department equipment, uniforms, supplies, and assigned resources. 

• Prepare, review, approve, and submit reports required by federal, state, system, college, and departmental policy, including activity reports, incident reports, Clery-related documentation, and other administrative reports. 

• Review reports for completeness, accuracy, accountability, professionalism, clarity, and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. 

• Review and approve time records, payroll information, leave documentation, schedules, and other administrative documentation for assigned personnel. 

• Provide for the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, administrators, visitors, facilities, and college property. 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of campus police operations, routine responses, emergency responses, staffing plans, training efforts, and service delivery. 

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service as necessary. 

• Assist with emergency preparedness, crisis management, active threat response planning, evacuation procedures, disaster response, and coordination with internal and external partners. 

• Attend meetings with local law enforcement, emergency management personnel, college leadership, TCSG representatives, and other public safety partners as assigned. 

• Maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council certification and all other certifications required for the position. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and law enforcement procedures. 

• Knowledge of Savannah Technical College and TCSG policies and procedures. 

• Knowledge of Clery Act requirements and campus safety reporting responsibilities. 

• Knowledge of law enforcement equipment, techniques, training standards, and best practices. 

• Knowledge of campus safety, security, emergency preparedness, and crisis response procedures. 

• Strong supervisory, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong written and oral communication skills. 

• Skill in training, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating personnel. 

• Skill in strategic and tactical planning. 

• Skill in interpersonal relations and working with the public. 

• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment during routine operations and crisis situations. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A high school diploma or equivalent 

• Current Georgia P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer 

• Valid driver’s license  

• Ability to maintain required training and firearms qualifications  

• Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, special events, and emergency callouts as needed  

• Five (5) years of prior law enforcement experience 

Preferred Qualifications:  

Prior supervisory, investigative, training, or command level law enforcement experience preferred. 

Physical Demands:  

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per day. 

• Ability to walk or move on foot for extended periods, including long distances across campus facilities and grounds. 

• Visual ability sufficient to read computer screens, review reports, detect color-coded information, observe safety and emergency signage, and operate job-related equipment.

• Hearing ability sufficient to detect specific noises, understand radio traffic, monitor equipment operation, and 

• communicate with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and law enforcement personnel. 

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English. 

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

•  Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, hazardous conditions, and calls for service.

Salary/Benefits:  

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.  

Application Deadline:  

Position considered open until filled.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).  Please include your annual salary for each position held. 

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION. 

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. 

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, jsanders@savannahtech.edu.  

 Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.  

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. 

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.