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Campus Police Officer

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), Mcminnville, Tennessee, United States, 37110

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Motlow State Community College

Campus Police Officer

Campus: T.C.A.T. – McMinnville

Position number: B99587

Salary: $47,000 to $50,000

Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes an excellent retirement package from the state of Tennessee, a 401(k) plan with match, thirteen paid annual holidays in addition to annual and sick leave days, health and dental insurance, tuition discounts, and state employee discounts. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

General Function Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Safety, investigates crimes and accidents, protects property, facilities, citizens, staff and students by applying proactive law enforcement techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

Meet the requirements of a Certified Police Officer, per TCA 38-8-107, and be certified by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST)

Must be a Tennessee POST certified law enforcement officer and maintain this certification throughout term of employment

Meet the requirements of TCA 38-8-106, Qualifications of Police Officers

Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age

Be a citizen of the United States

Be a high school graduate or possess equivalency

Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any felony charge or any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances

Not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States

Have his/her fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician

Have a good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation conducted by the employing agency

Be free of all apparent mental disorders as described in the DSM-III of the American Psychiatric Association, certified by a qualified professional in the psychiatric or psychological fields

Must possess a valid Tennessee Operator License as issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from a regionally accredited institution

A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a POST Certified Law Enforcement officer; possess and maintain current Tennessee POST certification as a law enforcement officer

Major Duties and 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 cause of accidents, and pursue appropriate course of action

Prepare reports, case files, and provide testimony in court or legal proceedings

Operate and maintain all assigned law enforcement equipment

Maintain POST certification by successfully completing all POST 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Tennessee State laws, Federal Education Laws, Privacy Laws and College policies

Knowledge of the court system and presentation of evidence in court proceedings

Knowledge of effective methods of investigations

Knowledge of geographic areas of the campus

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively within a diverse community

Ability to resolve conflict using verbal, non‑physical communication skills

Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action

Ability to ascertain facts by personal contact, observation, and examination of records

Ability to establish and maintain an effective and trusted working relationship with students, the public and other employees

Ability to explain and interpret pertinent provisions of laws, policies, and regulations

Ability to grasp, lift, carry, wear or deploy required law enforcement equipment of up to 80 lbs. Dexterity sufficient to crawl, crouch, stoop, bend, stretch, stand, walk, run, and perform physical aspects of law enforcement, including pulling, lifting and carrying unconscious individuals from vehicles or other emergency scenes, as necessary, and to defend from aggression and physical attacks

To ensure consideration, interested applicants must submit an application, transcripts and resume online with application submission.

Human Resources Office, Dept. 200

Motlow State Community College

Telephone (931) 393-1544, TDD (931) 393-1621

E-mail: jobs@mscc.edu

Website: www.mscc.edu

Motlow College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer. Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries Higher Education

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