Police Officer 1
Salary: $47,411 – $55,709
Position Summary:
The Police Officer works under the general supervision of the direct supervisor. Advice and guidance are available from the supervisor as needed for complex issues or exceptions to policy. Work is performed in investigating incidents and accidents, protecting property, facilities, citizens, staff, and students by law enforcement to support the goals and objectives of the College’s strategic plan.
Essential Functions:
- Must be able to demonstrate care for the well-being of students through supportive services by providing a caring and helpful attitude.
- Monitor general campus activities and functions; observe and report questionable/suspicious activities; interact with persons on campus; prepare reports on incidents, accidents, injuries, etc. as described in essential functions.
- Escort or drive a golf cart to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
- Respond to requests for assistance from students, faculty, and staff (i.e. jump starting cars, unlocking doors, giving directions, etc.)
- Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
- Directs and controls traffic.
- Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information when the police dispatcher is not present during non-core business hours.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Three years of work experience in police work OR Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
- Tennessee POST Certification or certification from another state’s police certifying agency with less than three (3) years break in full-time law enforcement service upon the date of hire and not having been previously decertified as a law enforcement officer by a police certifying agency.
- Submit fingerprint records via IdentoGO services as part of the hiring process. This is required by the Tennessee POST Commission.
- Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician. (Cannot be dated older than six months)
- Have been certified by a Tennessee Licensed Health Care Provider qualified in the psychiatric or psychological fields as being free from any impairment. (Cannot be dated older than six months)
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in a higher education setting (College, University, etc.)