Campus Police Officer

Tennessee Board of Regents•McMinnville, OR

48d•$47,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Motlow State Community College is hiring a Campus Police Officer for its McMinnville campus. Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Safety, the officer investigates crimes and accidents and protects property, facilities, citizens, staff, and students by applying proactive law enforcement techniques. The position is contingent upon funding availability and budget approval. Applicants must meet Tennessee requirements for certified police officers, hold and maintain Tennessee POST certification, and satisfy the specified qualifications under Tennessee law. They must submit an application, transcripts, and resume online.

Requirements

Meet the requirements of a Certified Police Officer under TCA § 38-8-107 and be certified by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST).
Be a Tennessee POST-certified law enforcement officer and maintain certification throughout employment.
Meet the requirements of TCA § 38-8-106, Qualifications of Police Officers.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Be a citizen of the United States.
Be a high school graduate or possess an equivalent credential.
Have no disqualifying felony conviction or plea, or conviction or plea involving laws or ordinances related to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, or controlled substances.
Not have been released or discharged from the armed forces under conditions other than honorable.
Have fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician.
Have good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation conducted by the employing agency.
Be free of apparent mental disorders as described in DSM-III, with certification by a qualified professional in the psychiatric or psychological fields.
Possess a valid Tennessee Operator License issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety.
Know Tennessee state laws, federal education laws, privacy laws, and college policies; the court system and presentation of evidence; effective investigative methods; and campus geography.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community; resolve conflict using verbal, non-physical communication; and react calmly and quickly in emergencies.
Ascertain facts through personal contact, observation, and examination of records; establish effective and trusted working relationships; and explain and interpret relevant laws, policies, and regulations.
Be able to grasp, lift, carry, wear, or deploy required law enforcement equipment weighing up to 80 pounds; perform physical tasks including crawling, crouching, stooping, bending, stretching, standing, walking, and running; and pull, lift, and carry unconscious individuals or defend against physical aggression when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Criminal Justice from a regionally accredited institution.
Minimum of five years of experience as a POST-certified law enforcement officer.
Possess and maintain current Tennessee POST certification as a law enforcement officer.

Responsibilities

Patrol campus areas.
Direct, monitor, and control pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Enforce traffic and parking violations as necessary.
Investigate suspected crimes, report findings, and arrest suspected individuals.
Investigate motor vehicle accidents involving persons or property, report probable causes, and pursue appropriate action.
Prepare reports and case files, and provide testimony in court or legal proceedings.
Operate and maintain assigned law enforcement equipment.
Maintain POST certification by successfully completing all mandated annual in-service training requirements.
Meet local area and institutional requirements related to bonding, arrest authority, and lethal/less-lethal weapons use.
Perform other related duties as assigned.