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Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College – TSC Police Officer – SRO.
Opportunity
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee State College (TSC), an “A” school district recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges for 2025, is excited to announce a
full-time
opening for the position of TSC Police Officer - SRO - P00193 in our Police Department. We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community.
What You’ll Do The TSC Police Officer – SRO performs a wide variety of law enforcement activities specifically related to the school environment during the school year. Tasks are primarily service oriented and include working with and mentoring students, disseminating information, arbitrating disputes, and helping through referrals, property protection, crime prevention, investigative, and other public safety services. The candidate performs duties in accordance with Florida State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The candidate must be able to work without close supervision and must exercise independent judgment and discretion. Work is under the general supervision of a sergeant. The candidate must be a State of Florida certified law enforcement officer and be certified as a School Resource Officer (SRO), or willing to attend the training to become SRO certified.
As a TSC Police Officer – SRO, working various work hours – 24‑hour shift coverage, you will play a key role in patrolling campus buildings and grounds while enforcing law, rules, and regulations on campus. The Campus Police Officer provides escort services on campus, relieves or substitutes for Campus Police Dispatchers, and locks and unlocks doors. Provides general information; public relations; traffic assistance (directs traffic, attends to traffic crashes, assists with parking problems); writes thorough and complete reports on investigations, complaints, student conduct violations, and security issues using proper grammar and logical sentence construction. Performs security and safety duties at off‑campus facilities that are owned, operated, or utilized by the College.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Patrol campus buildings and grounds while enforcing laws, rules, and regulations on campus. Provide escort service on campus. Provide relief or substitute for Campus Police Dispatchers. Lock and unlock doors.
Perform security and safety duties at off‑campus facilities that are owned, operated, or utilized by the College. Deliver messages and locate students on campus during emergencies.
Establish public relations and provide general information. Provide traffic assistance (direct traffic, attend traffic accidents, assist with parking problems, etc.). Provide written reports on investigations, complaints, security issues, etc. Report observed safety hazards.
Collect, prepare, and/or document evidence and testify in court.
Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:
Graduation from a standard high school or equivalency diploma.
Must be a Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer.
One year of law enforcement experience.
Must meet the requirements of Chapter 943, Florida Statute.
Bonus Points If You Have
Two years of active and continuous military or other appropriate public contact experience may substitute for the required experience.
Appropriate college coursework or vocational training may be substituted for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis at the rate of 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university, or 720 classroom hours from a vocational or technical school.
Preference will be given to applicants with Florida Law Enforcement certification and one year of law enforcement experience.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered.
A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
What We Offer We offer more than just a competitive salary of
$43,585.35 - $48,815.59 . When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:
Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
Opportunities for professional development.
A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
A Little About Us Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high‑quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in‑demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your
College of Choice .
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Opportunity
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee State College (TSC), an “A” school district recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges for 2025, is excited to announce a
full-time
opening for the position of TSC Police Officer - SRO - P00193 in our Police Department. We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community.
What You’ll Do The TSC Police Officer – SRO performs a wide variety of law enforcement activities specifically related to the school environment during the school year. Tasks are primarily service oriented and include working with and mentoring students, disseminating information, arbitrating disputes, and helping through referrals, property protection, crime prevention, investigative, and other public safety services. The candidate performs duties in accordance with Florida State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The candidate must be able to work without close supervision and must exercise independent judgment and discretion. Work is under the general supervision of a sergeant. The candidate must be a State of Florida certified law enforcement officer and be certified as a School Resource Officer (SRO), or willing to attend the training to become SRO certified.
As a TSC Police Officer – SRO, working various work hours – 24‑hour shift coverage, you will play a key role in patrolling campus buildings and grounds while enforcing law, rules, and regulations on campus. The Campus Police Officer provides escort services on campus, relieves or substitutes for Campus Police Dispatchers, and locks and unlocks doors. Provides general information; public relations; traffic assistance (directs traffic, attends to traffic crashes, assists with parking problems); writes thorough and complete reports on investigations, complaints, student conduct violations, and security issues using proper grammar and logical sentence construction. Performs security and safety duties at off‑campus facilities that are owned, operated, or utilized by the College.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Patrol campus buildings and grounds while enforcing laws, rules, and regulations on campus. Provide escort service on campus. Provide relief or substitute for Campus Police Dispatchers. Lock and unlock doors.
Perform security and safety duties at off‑campus facilities that are owned, operated, or utilized by the College. Deliver messages and locate students on campus during emergencies.
Establish public relations and provide general information. Provide traffic assistance (direct traffic, attend traffic accidents, assist with parking problems, etc.). Provide written reports on investigations, complaints, security issues, etc. Report observed safety hazards.
Collect, prepare, and/or document evidence and testify in court.
Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:
Graduation from a standard high school or equivalency diploma.
Must be a Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer.
One year of law enforcement experience.
Must meet the requirements of Chapter 943, Florida Statute.
Bonus Points If You Have
Two years of active and continuous military or other appropriate public contact experience may substitute for the required experience.
Appropriate college coursework or vocational training may be substituted for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis at the rate of 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university, or 720 classroom hours from a vocational or technical school.
Preference will be given to applicants with Florida Law Enforcement certification and one year of law enforcement experience.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered.
A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
What We Offer We offer more than just a competitive salary of
$43,585.35 - $48,815.59 . When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:
Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
Opportunities for professional development.
A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
A Little About Us Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high‑quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in‑demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your
College of Choice .
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