Police Officer 1
Job Summary
This is a full-time, fiscal year position working under direct supervision of the Police Supervisor (Captain) and general supervision of the Associate Director of Public Safety. The Police Officer 1 investigates crimes and accidents, protects faculty, staff, students, visitors, and property, facilities by law enforcement. He/she responds to calls for assistance including emergency crisis situations and provides other safety related services. He/she must be flexible to work different shifts if and when deemed necessary.
Job Duties
- Affirms building security, traffic control, parking lot management, and patrol readiness for crime and hazards.
- Patrols the campus/specific area by foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle/motorized conveyance.
- Issues citations for traffic and parking violations.
- Responds to radio and telephone calls; electronic alarms such as fire alarm, personal injuries and crime in progress.
- Investigates suspected crimes, report findings, and arrests suspected individuals.
- Maintains building security, traffic control, parking lot management, and patrol readiness for crime and hazards.
- Monitors, notes, reports, and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
- Pursues appropriate course of action after investigating accidents involving persons or property and the probable cause of accidents.
- Directs and controls traffic.
- Testsifies in court or legal proceedings.
- Operates and maintains law enforcement equipment.
- Keeps records and makes reports.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Mets the requirements of a Certified Police Officer, per TCA 38-8-107, including completion or attendance and completion within one year following employment, of a law enforcement academy curriculum approved by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T).
- Mets the requirements of TCA 38-8-106, Qualifications of Police Officers: Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- High school graduate or possess equivalency.
- Not have been convicted of ANY felonies.
- Not have been released/discharged under any other circumstance than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States.
- Have their fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
- Must have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician.
- Must have passed police academy requirement, and psychological examinations.
- Possess a valid Tennessee driver's license.
- Have a good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by Department of Police/Public Safety.
- Must be flexible to work different shifts if and when deemed necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years experience in the armed forces or as a commissioned police officer.
- Associate's degree.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, executive orders, and the democratic political process.
- Knowledge of city, county and state laws.
- Knowledge of effective methods of investigations.
- Familiarity with geographic location of main campus sites.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action.
- Ability to ascertain facts by personal contacts, observation, and the examination of records.
- Ability to explain and interpret pertinent provisions of laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Ability to enforce laws firmly, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
- Ability to follow and/or issue oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, the public and other employees.
A Summary Of Our Benefits Can Be Found Below
https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php
Contact Information
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.