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We have an opening for (2) Police Officers at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values: 

We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.

We care about the well-being of each other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations.  Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Police Officer works under the general supervision of the direct supervisor. Advice and guidance are available from the supervisor as needed for complex issues or exceptions to policy. Work is performed in investigating incidents and accidents, protecting property, facilities, citizens, staff, and students by law enforcement to support the goals and objectives of the College’s strategic plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Holistic Student Support

• Must be able to demonstrate care for the well-being of students through supportive services by providing a caring and helpful attitude.
• Monitor general campus activities and functions; observe and report questionable/suspicious activities; interact with persons on campus; prepare reports on incidents, accidents, injuries, etc. as described in essential functions.
• Escort or drive a golf cart to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
• Respond to requests for assistance from students, faculty, and staff (i.e. jump starting cars, unlocking doors, giving directions, etc.)
• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Directs and controls traffic.
• Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information when the police dispatcher is not present during non-core business hours.

Fiscal Stewardship

• Monitor and manage resources appropriately to avoid waste.
• Serve as a resource within the department for potential ideas for continuous improvement of processes, services, and supports.
• Keep a daily log of activities including tickets, accident reports, and use of law enforcement equipment, and compiles the information into official reports as needed.
• Provide legal documentation of law enforcement procedures.
• Testifies in court or legal proceedings.
• Issues campus citations for parking and traffic violations.

Program Innovation

• Works with the Chief of Police to plan, organize, and implement security for campus functions, special events, crisis management, and disaster planning.
• Serve as liaison with Contract Security Company/Security Officers by providing guidance in coordination with the Chief of Police for the Contract Security Officers. 
• Ensure that all Chattanooga State Campus Police equipment is adequately maintained.
• Maintain annual Tennessee P.O.S.T. certification.

Organizational Culture

• Embrace and promote the College’s goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts and activities when appropriate.
• Patrols the campus by foot, golf cart, or motor vehicle.
• Works with local law enforcement to investigate suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrests suspected individuals as required.
• Observes and reports suspected crimes, accidents, activities, and incidents involving persons or property, reporting likely causes of accidents, pursuing an appropriate course of action, and informing proper authorities as required.
• Discourage unlawful activities by warning persons of rule infractions or violations, apprehending or evicting violators from premises using force when necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND WORK CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to operate two-way radios, computers, printers, cell phones, and other law enforcement equipment applicable to the office of Campus Safety and Security.
• Thorough knowledge of criminal justice, law enforcement, and higher education protocols/procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of Uniform Crime Reporting definitions.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with local community and leadership.
• Understanding of and appreciation for current student issues.
• Ability to handle crises.
• Ability to relate to and interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work any shift as needed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Working Conditions

• Some lifting.
• Above normal walking.
• Exposure to all types of weather.
• Driving campus vehicles.
• Carrying a firearm. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of work experience in police work OR Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Tennessee POST Certification or certification from another state's police certifying agency with less than three (3) years break in full-time law enforcement service upon the date of hire and not having been previously decertified as a law enforcement officer by a police certifying agency.
• Selected applicants must:

• Submit fingerprint records via IdentoGO services as part of the hiring process. This is required by the Tennessee POST Commission.
• Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician. (Cannot be dated older than six months)
• Have been certified by a Tennessee Licensed Health Care Provider qualified in the psychiatric or psychological fields as being free from any impairment. (Cannot be dated older than six months)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a higher education setting (College, University, etc.)

Salary Range: $47,648 - $55,988

Open until filled: yes