Public Safety Officer

Public Safety Officer - Multiple Openings

4 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

Perform a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property. Assist with the prevention of crime, preservation of the public peace, response to service calls, and basic police services in accordance with Georgia Tech Police mission and in compliance with governing federal and state laws. This position will interact consistently with a supervisor, co‑workers, GT employees, students, and campus visitors and advise and counsel GT employees, students, and visitors.

• Engage in law enforcement patrol functions by foot, bike or other motorized equipment, physically checking doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure; conduct visual and audio surveillance.
• Assist police officers with an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and non‑firearm weapons (hands, feet, approved weapons) in self‑defense.
• Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including directing traffic for long periods, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and removing people from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating persons from particular areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High‑school diploma, GED certificate, or vocational school diploma
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license
• Up to three years of job‑related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Technical diploma, associate’s degree, or two years college coursework

Strong verbal and written communication skills; integrity, the ability to take action quickly, use independent and sound judgment; initiative in applying work methods; ability to prepare reports; physical capabilities including occasional lifting of more than 100 pounds and meeting visual and stamina requirements.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position does not require driving.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require a security clearance.
• Position located in Atlanta, GA.

Job Grade A5. Recruiting range: $36,150.40 / $17.38 – $49,171.20 / $23.64 (based on experience).

The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. In accordance with federal and state law and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, citizenship status, or immigration status in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where required by law.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industry: Higher Education