Campus Police Officer
Position Summary:
Responsible for performing activities to ensure the safety and security of all personnel, students, guests, and facilities on campus and to enforce University rules and regulations and applicable laws to include local, state, and federal statutes. Police officers responsible for supervision of safety officers in the absence of an on duty Lieutenant. Employees in this classification are required to maintain flexible work schedules in order to accommodate weekends, evenings, and holiday shifts. Some overtime is required. Employees may experience hazardous or dangerous situations in the course of their work.
Essential Functions:
- Enforce policies of the University and applicable laws to include local, state and federal statutes
- Prevent crimes and protect life and University property
- Control traffic and parking requirements to include issuing parking citations and/or warnings
- Perform routine patrols on foot, cart, bicycle, or in a vehicle to ensure the security of the campus community
- Patrol campus buildings and grounds to identify problems or violations of college policies, state, or federal laws, and investigate suspicious activities or people
- Respond to complaints of criminal activity, traffic violations, accidents and/or disturbances and takes appropriate action to prevent potentially dangerous or violent situations from occurring on campus
- Respond to emergency alarms and calls; makes decisions based on analysis of situation and fact; take appropriate actions on calls and emergencies
- Provide assistance to disabled students, deliver emergency messages, and respond to calls for medical assistance for individuals who have become ill or injured
- Provide security to individuals at sporting and special events
- Escort students or other members of the campus community to their residence halls, cars and/or classes, as needed
- Prepare incident, accident, and other such reports with accuracy for detailed documentation
- Assist motorists with flat tires, stalled vehicles, keys locked in cars, etc.
- Unlock doors for scheduled classes, meetings and rentals, and secure and relock areas
- Perform other tasks of a similar nature or level as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of law enforcement experience ( Tenn. State certification)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to receive and understand oral and written instruction
- Valid driver’s license
- Attainment of a commission as a Special Police Officer by the Memphis Police Department
- Compliance with all Tennessee P.O.S.T. requirements
- Able to pass an extensive background check