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Volunteer State Community College

Location: GallatinTN 37066 Document ID: AC276-2VEE Posted on: 2018-10-1510/15/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-11-14
 

Police Officer


Police Officer
Volunteer State Community College


Position Summary: Enforce the state, local and federal laws; enforce college policies and procedures; and provide a variety of security and enforcement services that promotes and maintains a safe campus.

Duties and Responsibilities: Promote lawful behavior and protect the welfare of students, faculty, staff and visitors as a uniformed presence on campus. Perform foot and vehicle patrols to monitor behavior, secure buildings and property, maintain order during events and enforce policies. Respond to emergency calls and alarms and assists in determining the cause or origin of an emergency. Assist and/or direct securing an area and containing any emergency situation. Investigate criminal offenses, traffic accidents, injury reports, and various other reported situations and effectively document preliminary investigation reports. Make arrests and assist in the prosecution of violators of the law. Enforce traffic and parking regulations. Respond to routine calls for assistance including safety escorts, transport of money on and off the campus, and motorist assistance. Assist students, faculty, and other campus visitors with questions, directions, issuing temporary parking permits, opening and closing buildings and classrooms, and various other activities. Develop partnerships with the campus community and serve as a proactive resource to a uniquely diverse population. Operate law enforcement equipment (including lethal and non-lethal weapons necessary in the performance of required duties). Use of records management system, monthly reporting, college work order system, and other law enforcement related computer systems. May oversee temporary employees under certain circumstances. May represent the department at college meetings or functions. May perform dispatch functions. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: High-school diploma or GED equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age. Graduate of an accredited, approved police academy and be a certified police officer meeting all the requirements for P.O.S.T certification in Tennessee. Meet the requirements of TCA 38-8-106 and TCA 38-8-107 Qualifications of Police Officers. Out of state applicants are required to meet Tennessee P.O.S.T certification requirements within six (6) months of hire. Prior law enforcement experience as full-time certified officer must be within the past three (3) years or be eligible for certification upon hire. Possess a valid Tennessee driver's license. Out of state applicants must obtain a Tennessee driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire. Pass a thorough background investigation. Pass a medical examination. Pass a psychological evaluation. Must successfully complete the department field training program within designated time frame. Proficiency in firearms and non-lethal weapon operation.

Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Three years of law enforcement experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Work Characteristics: Substantial judgment and independent initiative. Ability to practice effective communication techniques both orally and in writing including ability to coordinate a variety of resources in gathering information and independently answering inquiries. Work involves frequent departmental or public interaction requiring professionalism, tactfulness, fairness, and decisiveness. Demonstrate self-restraint in challenging and/or difficult situations, utilizing excellent customer service skills. Possess the ability to work in a multi-cultural setting. Demonstrate problem solving skills. Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action. Ability to ascertain facts by personal conduct, observation and the evaluation of records. Ability to explain and interpret pertinent provisions of laws, ordinances, and regulations. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in working with sensitive information. Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous responsibilities in oftentimes stressful situations. Ability to operate modern office equipment including computer equipment. Ability to meet written department directives. Must have the ability and willingness to work any shift assigned.

Pay Rate: 31,610.00 - 36,792.00 annual salary depending on experience

Posting Date: 7/10/2018

Closing Date:

Open until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Must have the ability and willingness to work any shift assigned - nights, weekends, holidays or a shift or location that best meets the needs of the department.


For Full Application Instructions and Position Description, visit: https://tbr.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=13&c=tbr&id=1315






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