Police Officer

Tennessee Board of Regents•Knoxville, TN

79d•Onsite

About The Position

Campus police officers are here to protect and serve the campus community. As a department, Campus police are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the Hardin Valley Campus, and answer the emergency calls to 865.694.6649 at any hour. Per TCA 49-7-118 “Campus police officer” means a person commissioned by an employing institution, school, or board and rendered an oath to provide police services, enforce law, exercise arrest authority and carry firearms, and thus is subject to the Tennessee POST commission. In addition to safety at the college, campus police officers offer other services to students, visitors and employees: First Aid, Vehicle battery boost, Vehicle unlock, 30-day lost and found, Escorts on campus to or from vehicles or classrooms, and Community based policing. Campus police officers are required to be on campus 30 minutes prior to the start of classes and 30 minutes after the last adjourns. Police officers are assigned to day shift and/or evening shift hours. Police officers do not work on-call schedules, weekends or overnight shifts. The shifts run daily from the earliest time of 0700 hours to the latest time of 2230 hours. Police officers work a 37.5-hour work week, and overtime is rarely, if ever, required. Police officers are not required to work during administrative closing days due to winter break or inclement weather, and these administrative closing times do not require use of personal leave hours. Police officers rarely accrue court time due most incidents being handled at an administrative level with successful partnerships with the Dean of Students, Institutional Compliance or Human Resources. Further, the Daily Crime Log tracks reported crimes on campuses over the last 60 days, and this log can be found at Pellissippi State Daily Crime Log. Campus police leadership strives to maintain a great work-life balance for all officers, and police officers frequently go months or years without receiving phone calls from campus while off-duty. Police officers on campus are supported by security guards who can help with minor requests for service, such as door unlocks or battery boost requests. The overall purpose of this job is to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors of the college.

Requirements

Requires one-year experience as a Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Police Officer with current P.O.S.T. certification (fully qualified pay level).
Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience
One year police experience as a POST certified police officer (certification not current) with the ability to obtain recertification within six-months of initial employment as a police officer (probationary pay).
P.O.S.T. certification requires candidates to meet the following standards as defined by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission:
Must be 18 years of age
Be a citizen of the United States
High school diploma or equivalent
Must undergo extensive criminal background check and may not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor and other alcoholic beverages or controlled substances
Must not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States
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 investigation conducted by the employing agency; and/or the POST Commission
Have been certified by a Tennessee Licensed Health Care Provider qualified in the psychiatric or psychological fields as being free from any impairment, as set forth in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association at the time of the examination, that would, in the professional judgment of the examiner, affect the person’s ability to perform an essential function of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and have the ability to ascertain facts through personal contact and observation to determine proper course of action.
Requires the ability to work independently and think clearly in stressful situations.
Must be able to establish working relationship with students, faculty, staff, and others outside the college.
Must be able to perform duties firmly, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
A minimal level of physical fitness must be maintained for self-defense and the defense of others.
Working knowledge of PC and web based computer programs.
Ability to supervise contract security guards and college employees as needed.
Must be able to engage in the College’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

Being proficient in a second language could be helpful to this position, but it is not a requirement.

Responsibilities

Patrols college grounds and adjacent areas on foot and in motor vehicle to deter crime.
Enforce Tennessee State Laws and policies and guidelines set by Pellissippi State Community College, the Tennessee Board of Regents, and the U.S. Department of Education’s Higher Education Act.
Apprehends criminal offenders and effect arrests as necessary.
Maintains all department issued equipment.
Conducts investigations into criminal activity, motor vehicle accidents, illness and injuries.
Prepare Police police reports, motor vehicle accident reports, and reports documenting illness or injury.
Prepare records for court and testify at judicial hearings and trials.
Monitors and reviews security camera recordings to assist in investigations and to ensure safety for the campus community.
Performs additional clerical tasks as required.
Provides direction, supervision and training for contract security guards.
Trains PSCC contract security guards on proper patrol techniques, unlocking and locking down college buildings, conducting basic investigations and report writing, and emergency plans and procedures.
Inspects college property for safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, unsecured doors or other unusual events.
Unlocks doors to classrooms, offices and other secured areas of the college for authorized persons.
Provides vehicle unlock and jump starts service to the campus community.
Perform tasks related to emergency incidents, emergency drills, and the college Emergency Response Plan.
Provides mutual police assistance, upon request, to local police agencies to assist in large scale emergencies.
Provides first aid and direction in emergency situations and coordinates emergency response by EMS, fire, and outside police agencies.
Inspects and ensures proper operation of emergency and security related equipment.
Monitors meetings between college officials and students or employees to ensure personal safety.
Provides employee termination escorts, personal safety escorts, and security for special events other special security needs.
Monitors traffic flow and parking conditions and directs traffic as necessary.
Issue tickets for parking and moving violations as per college Parking and Traffic Regulations and Tennessee State vehicle and traffic regulations.
Maintains P.O.S.T. (Tennessee Police Officer) certification by attending specialized annual training.
Attends additional training for professional development.

Benefits

Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
Sick Leave Bank
Longevity Pay
Many opportunities for professional development