Police Officer

Job Title

Police Officer 1

University Police

$48,325 - $57,008; commensurate with experience

Train and serve as a Police Officer qualified to carry firearms; patrol the campus community, testify in court proceedings, maintain accurate records; operate and maintain law enforcement equipment; enforce university, state and local laws; investigate suspected criminal incidents and respond to emergency situations.

Graduate and receive P.O.S.T. certification from a Basic Police Academy in the State of Tennessee. (Candidates with law enforcement certification in another state must successfully complete a lateral training class and achieve P.O.S.T. Certification) Successfully complete all Field Training Program requirements as indicated by Daily Observation Reports and review by the Training Sergeant.

High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required.

US citizen, 18 years of age minimum, valid driver license. Honorable discharge if military experience; must pass a psychological and physical examination administered by a licensed physician at the department's expense.

Valid Driver License

Two (2) years of discipline-free law enforcement experience and training preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification preferred;
National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification preferred.

Cover Letter & Resume Required

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/ Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at .

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

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