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 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 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 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
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

Southwest Tennessee Community College

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