Police Officer

Institution: Northeast State Community College · Department: Police Department · Campus Location: Northeast State at Gray/TCAT Boones Creek

About the role

Reporting to the Sergeant, the Police Officer serves as first responder, investigator, and law enforcement officer for all NeSCC and TCAT Elizabethton-controlled properties. They manage criminal and non-criminal investigations, records, parking, traffic services, safety, and security for the institutions.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property at all NeSCC and TCAT Elizabethton-controlled properties.
• Conduct criminal and non-criminal investigations from start to conclusion; prepare criminal and non-criminal reports for review by college leadership as well as outside agencies.
• Provide a law enforcement response to emergency situations.
• Conduct safety and illness/injury investigations.
• Provide a professional law enforcement response to any emergency situation in accordance with training and applicable federal and state laws.
• Interpret and implement federal law as it pertains to colleges and universities.
• Interpret and enforce Tennessee state laws and Tennessee Board of Regents and Northeast State Community College policies.
• Apprehend criminal offenders.
• Testify in state-level courts and administrative hearings.
• Conduct regular equipment, facility, and safety checks.
• Enforce parking regulations.
• Monitor parking and provide traffic services.
• Provide escorts to buildings and vehicles as requested by faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Provide vehicle assistance services.
• Perform critical tasks that may include word processing and data entry.
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Demonstrate commitment to inclusive excellence and servant leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the chief of police, deputy chief of police, and/or president.
• Work closely with the TCAT President or designee to ensure that the officer’s day-to-day assignments are aligned with the TCAT President’s safety and security goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to become Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T.) certified per T.C.A. 38-8 107 within 6 months from hire date.
• Must be physically, morally, and psychologically fit to meet the requirements of a Peace Officer in the state of Tennessee.
• Must be willing to work different shifts, holidays, and multiple locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Law enforcement and/or campus police experience.
• Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification.
• Conversational ability or fluency in a second language.

Skills

• Technology Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), videoconferencing software, digital records management systems, general operating systems and data information systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to react and lead in a high stress environment.
• Ability to write effectively.
• Ability to operate law enforcement equipment.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws as it pertains to campus policing.
• Basic knowledge of accident investigation as it pertains to applicable state and federal laws.

Pay

$41,610 - $49,936, dependent on education and experience. Please use the Total Compensation Calculator for a breakdown of the value of the benefits offered.