Police Officer

Police Officer 1

We have an opening for a Police Officer at our Chattanooga State campus!

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

• We cultivate a welcome and caring 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.

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
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