Police Officer 1

Position Summary:

This is a full-time, fiscal year position working under direct supervision of the Police Supervisor (Captain) and general supervision of the Associate Director of Public Safety.

The Police Officer 1 investigates crimes and accidents, protecting faculty, staff, students, visitors, and property, facilities by law enforcement. He/she responds to calls for assistance including emergency crisis situations and provides other safety related services. He/she must be flexible to work different shifts if and when deemed necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Assures building security, traffic control, parking lot management, and patrol readiness for crime and hazards.
• Patrols the campus/specific area by foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle/motorized conveyance.
• Issues citations for traffic and parking violations.
• Responds to radio and telephone calls; electronic alarms such as fire alarm, personal injuries and crime in progress.
• Investigates suspected crimes, report findings, and arrests suspected individuals.
• Monitors, notes, reports, and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
• Investigates accidents involving persons or property and the probable cause of accidents, and pursues appropriate course of action.
• Directs and controls traffic.
• Testifies in court or legal proceedings
• Operates and maintains law enforcement equipment.
• Keeps records and makes reports.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Meets the requirements of a Certified Police Officer, per TCA 38-8-107, including completion or attendance and completion within one year following employment, of a law enforcement academy curriculum approved by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T).
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• High school graduate or possess equivalency
• Not have been convicted of ANY felonies
• Not have been released/discharged under any other circumstance than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States
• Have their fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
• Must have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician
• Must have passed police academy requirement, and psychological examinationsMust possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license
• Have a good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by Department of Police/Public Safety
• Must be flexible to work different shifts if and when deemed necessary.
• A background check, psychological and physical examination will be required for the successful candidate.

Preferred Requirements:

• Two (2) years experience in the armed forces or as a commissioned police officer
• Associate’s degree