Police Officer, UTHSC Campus Police (2 Openings)

Responsibilities

• Patrols the campus to deter crime and maintains building security.
• Patrols parking facilities to prevent theft and vandalism and to issue citations as appropriate.
• Apprehends, arrests, and files charges against criminal suspects when appropriate.
• Presents testimony when applicable in a court of law on required cases when subpoenaed.
• Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic; investigates traffic accidents and files preliminary accident reports.
• Responds to security alarms and check for intruders and burglars.
• Performs building checks to ensure doors are locked, windows closed, and lights turned on or off as appropriate.
• Provides security for special University events; provide security escort for students and employees.
• Affords assistance or training for the campus community, law enforcement, and community service officers as requested.
• Affords assistance to the Community Relations Programs Unit as assigned.
• Works in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies when necessary.
• Complies with the policies and procedures as set forth by the University and Campus Police.
• Participates in training as set forth by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Maintains annually, a satisfactorily completion of all training required by P.O.S.T.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• Experience: One (1) year of security or police experience.
• Age: Must be at least 21 years old.
• Licenses: Valid driver's license in order to drive a patrol car. Must meet the minimum standards for pre-employment as stated by The Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission; must be a U.S. citizen; pass a physical and psychological exam; consent to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprints; and qualify to carry a firearm.
• Physical Qualifications: Must pass a physical and psychological exam. Must agree to comply with police appearance and grooming standards, as set by Department policy, and maintain such standards as a condition of employment.