Security Guard I

Description:
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.

Disclaimer: This
job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As
such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct
supervisor.

Qualifications:
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 has 24 hours / 7 days a week operation.
• Effective oral and written communication
  skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

College/Business Unit: Police/Security
Services

Department: Police Department

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: Varies

Salary: $32,400 – $38,900

Pay Grade: 7

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Special
Instructions:
To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the
following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application and Resume.
• An offer of employment will be conditional
  on background verification results, drug screen, finger prints, etc.

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Georgia State
University ValuesCOMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university,
IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on
engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire
lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better placeINTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through
respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching,
research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective
talents USG Core Value StatementThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education
and learning, as well 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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of
Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis
of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all
other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests., sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.
Background CheckSuccessful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other
background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students’ and employees’ safety and security.It complies with
the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes
on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate
University office.

Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed
without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an
individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.

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