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Position: Campus Police Lieutenant

Location: Athens Campus

Department: Division of Student Affairs

Reports to: Chief of Police

Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. State of Georgia benefits package.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or flexed to meet operational demands.

Deadline to Apply: July 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Recommends officer staffing levels at various campuses.
• Assists in measuring the effectiveness of public safety operations in the delivery of routine and emergency response services.
• Maintains and submits weekly, monthly and annual report.
• Plans and coordinates the day-to-day operations of campus officers.
• Reviews all reports, time sheets, and payroll information for campus officers.
• Monitors the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy and department procedures.
• Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the agency.
• Maintains knowledge of assigned duties and gives updates to management on service, operations, and projects.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives.
• Provides advice concerning appropriate law enforcement response to incidents and violations of law.
• Assists with updating emergency plans annually and Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act.
• Maintains files and records.
• Attends meetings with local law enforcement and emergency management personnel.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Serves as primary Investigator of on campus incidents reported to campus police.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED *and* two (2) years of experience as a certified police officer.
• Georgia P.O.S.T Certification in good standing is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience in a post-secondary environment.
• Working knowledge of Title IX and Clery Act requirements for postsecondary institutions.

Note: **Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of a background check, pre-employment questionnaire, pre-employment drug screen, medical/physical exam, psych evaluation, and deception test.

To apply, click "Apply to This Job" and submit your cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE: Official transcripts will be required upon an offer of employment. Official copies of transcripts may be sent directly to: Athens Technical College, Attn: Human Resources, 800 U.S. Highway 29 N, Athens, GA 30601 or send electronically to hr@athenstech.edu .

**Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of appropriate background checks.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Athens Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following individuals have been designated to coordinate the college's implementation of nondiscrimination policies: Susan Fyffe, Director of Student Support Services, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office K-614A, 706/355- 5081,  sfyffe@athenstech.edu ; Courtney Mattox, Director of Human Resources; Title VI, Title VII, Title IX Coordinator (Employees), Office K-514,  cmattox@athenstech.edu , 706/583-2818; and Lenzy Reid, Vice President of Student Affairs, Title IX (Students) Office H-774, 706/355-5029,  lreid@athenstech.edu , 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.

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