Police Officer 1

Essential Functions

• Maintain awareness of campus activities and functions; observe and report suspicious activities; interact with persons on campus; prepare reports on incidents, accidents, injuries, etc.
• Escort or drive a golf cart to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
• Respond to requests for assistance from students, faculty, and staff (e.g., jump starting cars, unlocking doors, giving directions).
• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Direct traffic.
• Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information when the police dispatcher is not present during non-core business hours.

Fiscal Stewardship

• Monitor and manage resources appropriately to avoid waste.
• Provide legal documentation of law enforcement procedures.
• Testify in court or legal proceedings.
• Issue campus citations for parking and traffic violations.

Program Innovation

• Plan, organize, and implement security for campus functions, special events, crisis management, and disaster planning.
• Serve as liaison with Contract Security Company/Security Officers by providing guidance in coordination with the Chief of Police for the Contract Security Officers.
• Maintain annual Tennessee P.O.S.T. certification.

Organizational Culture

• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts and activities when appropriate.
• Patrol the campus by foot, golf cart, or motor vehicle.
• Investigate suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrests suspected individuals as required.
• Report suspected crimes, accidents, activities, and incidents involving persons or property, reporting likely causes of accidents, pursuing an appropriate course of action, and informing proper authorities as required.
• Discourage unlawful activities by warning persons of rule infractions or violations, apprehending or evicting violators from premises using force when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Work Characteristics

• Ability to operate two-way radios, computers, printers, cell phones, and other law enforcement equipment applicable to the office of Campus Safety and Security.
• Thorough knowledge of criminal justice, law enforcement, and higher education protocols/procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of Uniform Crime Reporting definitions.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with local community and leadership.
• Understanding of and appreciation for current student issues.
• Ability to handle crises.
• Ability to relate to and interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work any shift as needed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of work experience in police work OR Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Tennessee POST Certification or certification from another state's police certifying agency with less than three (3) years break in full-time law enforcement service upon the date of hire and not having been previously decertified as a law enforcement officer by a police certifying agency.
• Submit fingerprint records via IdentoGO services as part of the hiring process. This is required by the Tennessee POST Commission.
• Pass a physical examination by a licensed physician. (Cannot be dated older than six months)
• Be certified by a Tennessee Licensed Health Care Provider qualified in the psychiatric or psychological fields as being free from any impairment. (Cannot be dated older than six months)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education setting (College, University, etc.)

Working Conditions

• Some lifting.
• Above normal walking.
• Exposure to all types of weather.
• Driving campus vehicles.
• Carrying a firearm.

Salary Range

$47,411 - $55,709

Open Until Filled

Yes