Police Officer - UT Police Department - UTK

Job Description

Performs law enforcement, crime prevention duties and other general police/security services, enforces state and local laws as well as policies and procedures of the University of Tennessee, and conducts proactive patrol by means of foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or vehicle. Assignments are made based on the needs of the department and are subject to change.

Annual Starting Salary: $59,176.00
Job Pay Grade: MR07, Hourly Rate $28.45
Night Shift Incentive $1.50 = Salary $62,296.00 / Hourly $29.95

• Serve the community through proactive patrols assigned to an area to identify potential security-related situations and utilize problem-solving abilities independently and through partnerships.
• Develop rapport with members of the university community as well as surrounding areas and establish partnerships with community members to develop prevention strategies.
• Provide safety, crime prevention, and community policing information to contacts over the course of patrol duties and participate in community relations activities.

• First responder for all emergency calls to include but not limited to alarms (fire, panic, holdup), hazardous material spills and leaks, traffic crashes, criminal activity in progress, assistance for injured/sick, and crimes in progress.
• Responder for non‑emergency calls to include but not be limited to law‑enforcement or safety and security concerns, situations that indicate potential for violence or volatility, and/or require coordination between UTPD and other UT departments for sensitive student, staff, or faculty issues; lock/unlock buildings; assist motorists.

• Provides initial investigation for all calls of criminal activity and accidents.
• Protects and maintains crime scenes as necessary.
• Coordinates with detectives regarding cases that require additional expertise or involvement of the Criminal Investigation Division.
• Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects and informs them of available options and additional processes to follow.
• Performs field stops and interviews.
• Makes arrests, issues citations, and gives warnings.
• Prepares and submits applicable offense reports, follow‑up reports, and other documentation as needed.

• Appears in court as a prosecuting officer or witness and presents testimony.
• May be required to appear at university administrative hearings to provide testimony.
• Prepares and submits applicable follow‑up reports.

• Provides security for events such as athletic events, concerts, speakers, visiting dignitaries, commencement, and numerous other social activities where security personnel may be required to provide crowd control and maintain order.

• Daily contact with members of the university including students, parents, staff, faculty, and visitors to give information/directions, take police reports, conduct preliminary investigations, and provide victim assistance. May represent the department at university meetings or functions.

• Frequent contact with local, state, and federal law‑enforcement agencies to exchange information, provide assistance, or request assistance as necessary. Frequent contact with the public during delivery of law‑enforcement services. May communicate with news media on occasion. May serve as liaison between the department and other agencies.

• Stand for long periods of time, walk, climb, and lift.
• Meet written departmental standards on appearance/grooming.
• Pass a thorough background investigation.
• Possess good moral character and driving record.
• No prior criminal convictions that would prohibit the individual from meeting Tennessee standards for becoming a law‑enforcement officer.
• Pass a psychological evaluation.
• Pass a medical examination including vision screening and drug testing; must obtain immunizations and medical tests as required.

• Stand for long periods of time, walk, climb, and lift.
• Meet written departmental standards on…