What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Southwest Tennessee Community College?
We have an opening for Police Officer at Southwest Tennessee Community College!
Description:
This is a full-time, fiscal year position working under general supervision of the Assistant 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 Job 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.
Required Qualifications:
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).
- Meets the requirements of TCA 38-8-106, Qualifications of Police Officers:
- 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 than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States;
- Have his/her fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation;
- Must passed a physical examination by a licensed physician;
- Must passed police academy requirement, and psychological examinations.
- Must 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.
- Two (2) years experience in the armed forces or as a commissioned police officer is preferred, but not required.
- Associate's degree preferred, but not required.
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, executive orders, and the democratic political process.- Knowledge of campus policies, city, county and state laws.
- Knowledge of effective methods of investigations.
- Knowledge of geographic areas of the campus.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action.
- Ability to ascertain facts by personal contacts, observation, and the examination of records.
- Ability to explain and interpret pertinent provisions of laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Ability to enforce laws firmly, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
- Ability to follow and/or issue oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, the public and other employees.
The Salary Range for the position is: $41,160/Yr
In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
A summary of our benefits can be found below:
http://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits/overview.htm
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are interested, click on the link below to apply.
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.
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