Security Guard Jobs

Security Guard

Georgia State University

Finance & Administration

Police Department

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.

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.

WHAT MAKES The Police Department A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship;
• A flexible work environment

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Performs security duties for the protection of GSU property, personal property and personal protection.
• Multiple campuses have openings currently.
• Duties are performed under general supervision by Police Department Supervisors and requires work during morning, day and evening hours; weekends and holidays.
• This position requires great flexibility since it operates on a 24/7 basis.

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 Standards (MHS):: The position was reclassified to SGI on May 15, 2023 in OneUSG.

High school diploma or GED, no felony convictions. Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and take a pre-employment drug screen.

College/Business Unit : Police/Security Services

Department : Police Department

Location : Atlanta Campus

Shift : Varies

Salary : 33,280

Pay Grade : 7

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting : 08/02/23, 3:56:51 PM

Closing Date: 09/01/23, 10:59:00 PM

Preferred Hiring Qualifications :

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

Special Instructions :

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

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.