Police Corporal

Police Corporal

The Police Corporal is a key individual contributor responsible for performing law enforcement, crime prevention duties, and other general police/security services at Vanderbilt University. This position enforces state and local laws as well as Vanderbilt University policies and procedures through proactive patrol using foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or vehicle.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Serves the community through proactive patrol of assigned areas working with zone contacts to identify potential security-related situations and develop crime prevention strategies.
• Identifies potential security-related conditions and takes the lead in problem-solving through partnerships to develop prevention strategies.
• Provides safety, crime prevention, and community policing information to contacts throughout patrol duties.
• Coordinates with VUPD Community Relations personnel on physical security, safety information, and other related crime prevention issues within their area.
• Develops rapport with members of the university community as well as surrounding areas; participates in community relations activities.
• Assists community members as necessary when dealing with the criminal justice system and other related matters.
• Conducts personal safety classes, crime prevention presentations, and orientation sessions for new employees and students.

• First responder for all emergency calls including alarms, hazardous material spills and leaks, traffic crashes, criminal activity in progress, assistance for injured/sick, and crimes in progress.
• Responder for non-emergency calls including law enforcement or safety and security concerns such as situations that indicate potential for violence or volatility and situations that require coordination between VUPD and other VU departments.
• Respond to general calls for service such as accessing and/or locking buildings, assisting motorists, or providing personal safety.
• Provides escorts of money and persons for protection.
• Assists other agencies as requested.
• Provide backup for other officers as necessary.
• Assists medical personnel in the detention of psychiatric patients.
• Provides protection and secure transportation services for psychiatric patients to other facilities or courts.

• Provides initial investigation for all calls of criminal activity and accidents.
• Protects and maintains crime scenes as necessary.
• Coordinates with detectives regarding cases that require additional expertise or involvement of CIU.
• Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects and informs them of options available and additional processes to follow.
• Photographs and processes crime scenes or coordinates resources for required processing.
• May conduct photo lineups and additional investigative duties as needed.
• Provides crime prevention information to victims to reduce re-victimization.
• Performs field stops and interviews.
• Makes arrests, issues citations, and gives warnings.
• Prepares and submits applicable offense reports, follow-up reports, and other documentation as needed.

• Appears in court as a prosecuting officer or witness and presents testimony.
• Searches prisoners and provides custody of prisoners throughout the booking process.
• May be required to appear at university administrative hearings to provide testimony.
• Prepares and submits applicable follow-up reports.

• Provides security for events such as athletic events, concerts, speakers, visiting dignitaries, commencement, and numerous other social activities where security personnel may be required to provide crowd control and maintain order.
• Coordinates with other agencies as necessary.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Graduate from an accredited, approved Police Academy.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Three (3) years' experience as a Police Officer.
• In compliance with CALEA accreditation standards, VUPS will be requiring all Police Officers to undergo pre-employment screenings, post-conditional offer, which includes medical, drug, and psychological evaluation.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for long periods.
• Walk, climb, and lift.
• Meet written departmental standards on appearance/grooming.
• Pass a thorough background investigation that demonstrates integrity.
• Pass a medical examination including vision screening and drug testing; must obtain immunizations and medical tests as required to work in patient care and high-risk areas.
• Pass a Psychological Evaluation.

Working Environment:

• Required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather or weather extremes.
• May be confined to a patrol car for an entire shift.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, steam, car battery acid, loud noises, smoke, and fire.
• Required to be knowledgeable and able to correctly use a TB Mask and other precautionary equipment.