Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)
Police Officer 1
Title: Police Officer 1
Employee Classification: Service/Maintenance
Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department: Police Services
Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
This is a full‑time fiscal year position working under direct supervision of the Police Supervisor (Captain) and general supervision of the Associate Director of Public Safety. The Police Officer 1 investigates crimes and accidents, protects faculty, staff, students, visitors, and property, and responds to calls for assistance including emergency crisis situations. Flexibility to work different shifts is required.
Job Duties
Assures building security, traffic control, parking lot management, and patrol readiness for crime and hazards.
Patrols the campus/specific area by foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle.
Issues citations for traffic and parking violations.
Responds to radio and telephone calls; electronic alarms such as fire alarm, personal injuries and crime in progress.
Investigates suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrests suspected individuals.
Monitors, notes, reports, and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
Investigates accidents involving persons or property and pursues appropriate action.
Directs and controls traffic.
Testifies in court or legal proceedings.
Operates and maintains law enforcement equipment.
Keeps records and makes reports.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Certified Police Officer, meeting TCA 38‑8‑107 and training requirements.
Meets TCA 38‑8‑106 requirements: at least 18 years old, high school graduate or equivalent, no felony convictions, honorable military discharge if applicable, fingerprints on file, physical and psychological exams passed.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license.
Good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation.
Flexible to work shifts as needed.
Background check, psychological and physical examinations required.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years experience in the armed forces or as a commissioned police officer.
Associate’s degree.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, executive orders, and the democratic political process.
Knowledge of city, county, and state laws.
Knowledge of effective investigation methods.
Familiarity with geographic location of main campus sites.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to ascertain facts by observation and examination of records.
Ability to explain and interpret laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Ability to enforce laws firmly, tactfully, and respectfully.
Ability to follow and issue oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Applicants called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed before the interview.
Application Requirements
Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial transcripts
Benefits overview: https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Tennessee Board of Regents does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by federal or state laws and Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 901‑333‑5000.
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Employee Classification: Service/Maintenance
Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department: Police Services
Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
This is a full‑time fiscal year position working under direct supervision of the Police Supervisor (Captain) and general supervision of the Associate Director of Public Safety. The Police Officer 1 investigates crimes and accidents, protects faculty, staff, students, visitors, and property, and responds to calls for assistance including emergency crisis situations. Flexibility to work different shifts is required.
Job Duties
Assures building security, traffic control, parking lot management, and patrol readiness for crime and hazards.
Patrols the campus/specific area by foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle.
Issues citations for traffic and parking violations.
Responds to radio and telephone calls; electronic alarms such as fire alarm, personal injuries and crime in progress.
Investigates suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrests suspected individuals.
Monitors, notes, reports, and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
Investigates accidents involving persons or property and pursues appropriate action.
Directs and controls traffic.
Testifies in court or legal proceedings.
Operates and maintains law enforcement equipment.
Keeps records and makes reports.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Certified Police Officer, meeting TCA 38‑8‑107 and training requirements.
Meets TCA 38‑8‑106 requirements: at least 18 years old, high school graduate or equivalent, no felony convictions, honorable military discharge if applicable, fingerprints on file, physical and psychological exams passed.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license.
Good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation.
Flexible to work shifts as needed.
Background check, psychological and physical examinations required.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years experience in the armed forces or as a commissioned police officer.
Associate’s degree.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, executive orders, and the democratic political process.
Knowledge of city, county, and state laws.
Knowledge of effective investigation methods.
Familiarity with geographic location of main campus sites.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to ascertain facts by observation and examination of records.
Ability to explain and interpret laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Ability to enforce laws firmly, tactfully, and respectfully.
Ability to follow and issue oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Applicants called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed before the interview.
Application Requirements
Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial transcripts
Benefits overview: https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Tennessee Board of Regents does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by federal or state laws and Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 901‑333‑5000.
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