Police Officer - UTC Police Department, UT Chattanooga

Responsibilities

• Complies with and enforces Tennessee criminal statutes, Federal guidelines, and University and departmental policies for law enforcement.
• Patrols the University jurisdiction, at times with a vehicle, to provide assistance, visible presence, respond to calls for service, responding to various alarms, and law enforcement activities.
• Uses discretion and critical thinking in the areas of de-escalation, use of force, investigations, citations, referrals and physical arrests.
• Completes various administrative and clerical tasks.
• Maintains daily reports, activity logs, and provides information to partners and campus administration.
• Utilizes a reporting management system to submit designated reports as required by University, State and Federal guidelines.
• Provides community engagement and mentoring in the University community.
• Provides services beyond the law enforcement role, such as property and personal transport.
• Participates in education opportunities among the various members of the University community.
• Participates in a security presence in university functions such as graduation, convocation, special events, and partner group events.

Requirements

• Will Possess The Following Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Previous law enforcement, security or criminal justice knowledge, skill, or experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and must be 21 years of age.
• Candidate will be required to pass all Tennessee P.O.S.T. certification, physical fitness, and knowledge training to lawfully enforce criminal statutes and serve as a sworn law enforcement officer.
• The candidate must have the ability to demonstrate proficiency in law enforcement standards such as legal and constitutional knowledge, firearm qualification, vehicle use and operations.
• These skills must be met and maintained throughout the employment.
• TN P.O.S.T. law enforcement certification is preferred.
• Experience in law enforcement, security, or criminal justice; or other related experience may be considered in the social services, communications, customer/public services, and/or public safety areas.

Benefits

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Schedule

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Pay

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