Public Safety Police Officer

Job Summary

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer 2 with the ETSU Police Department. This role involves providing comprehensive law enforcement and crime prevention services to ensure the safety of the university community. Officers enforce state and local laws, as well as university policies and procedures, through proactive patrols by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or vehicle.

Working at ETSU offers the opportunity to serve in a diverse academic environment, fostering positive relationships and contributing to a safe, supportive campus through community-oriented policing.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and sound decision-making under pressure.
• Able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Meets departmental standards for grooming and uniform compliance.
• Knowledgeable in the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including TB masks.
• Follows established safety procedures in high-risk environments involving hazardous materials, infectious diseases, and other occupational exposures.
• Meets all Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during inclement or extreme weather.

• High School Education or G.E.D.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the State of Tennessee or be eligible to obtain one and do so within 60 days of appointment, and maintain during incumbency.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
• Must attend and successfully complete, annually, a department-authorized and POST-approved in-service training course consisting of at least forty (40) hours of instruction.
• Must successfully pass a background check that demonstrates a good moral character with no prior convictions that would prohibit meeting the standards set forth by the State of Tennessee to become a police officer.
• Must pass a Psychological Evaluation.

Successful candidates who have not yet graduated from an approved Police Academy will be required to attend and successfully pass all qualifications as required by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

• Certified police officer meeting all of the requirements for P.O.S.T. certification in Tennessee.
• Two years of experience as a Police Officer (will consider relevant military service as years of experience).
• Graduate of an accredited, approved Police Academy.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in electronic records management software, law enforcement training in areas of instructor development, supervising event security, field training officer, and instructor courses for in-service POST curriculum.
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certification is a plus.

• Capable of standing for extended periods, walking, climbing, lifting, and performing other physically demanding tasks.
• Must pass a comprehensive medical examination, including vision screening and drug testing.
• Able to remain in a patrol car for an entire shift if required.
• Willing to obtain required immunizations and medical tests to work in patient care and high-risk areas.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood-borne pathogens, loud noises, smoke, fire, and other environmental risks.

Job Family - Public Safety Police Officer

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• Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.

Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.