Police Officer III

Jackson, TN
University of Memphis

Salary: $24.80 per hour.

Essential Functions:

  • Promotes the safety and security of the University community to include students, staff, faculty and visitors. Patrols campus area and facilities by foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle. Responds to emergency and nonemergency calls. Investigates and resolves disturbances or other crimes. Quiets persons disturbing the peace. Issues warnings and/or citations. Takes custody of serious offenders. Administers first aid procedures as needed.
  • Directs traffic, gives directions, and provides other assistance to faculty, students, staff, and visitors.
  • Escorts cashiers transporting money; escorts other visitors or residents.
  • Locks and unlocks buildings according to schedule; admits authorized personnel into buildings. Ensures access control compliance and safety.
  • Notates, reports, and investigates any suspicious behavior or circumstances; ensures that unauthorized personnel vacate restricted areas. Provides on-site support and advisement related to potential threats, health and safety concerns, severe weather, threat assessment, and safety and security reporting.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School graduate or equivalent and must be Police Officer’s Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) certified or have satisfactorily completed training to become P.O.S.T. certified.
  • Citizen of the United States
  • At least 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Basic Training Program
  • Possess and maintain a valid Class D driver’s license.
  • Successfully pass entry level requirements and testing (medical and psychological)
  • Must not have been convicted of,or pled guilty (or entered a plea of Nolo Contendere) to any felony charges.
  • Must not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States. (Note: Honorable discharge waivers may be granted for the following type separations: (1) entry level separations; or (2) general discharge under honorable conditions).
  • Good physical condition
  • Good communication skills.