University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Police Officer

Martin, TN, United States · Full-time

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About the role

  • The Department of Public Safety at the University of Tennessee at Martin is seeking to fill one regular full-time Police Officer position.
  • Duties such as the following are performed: patrolling, regulating pedestrian and vehicular traffic, arresting suspects when necessary, escorting funds for various University units, providing first aid treatment, etc.
  • Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude and pass an extensive background check.

Requirements

  • Must have or have the capability to obtain a valid Tennessee Driver's License.
  • Must be able to work well with students, staff, and law enforcement agencies in the area.
  • Must be able to interview suspects, witnesses, and victims to develop evidence and secure information in report form to be used in court or University proceedings.
  • The Department of Public Safety is operational at all times and the applicant must be available to work all assigned shifts, day and night, weekends, holidays, and times when the University is closed.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent, no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude and pass an extensive background check.
  • Requires physical strength and agility to apprehend suspects.
  • Successful candidate must be able to pass a written test, physical agility test, medical physical (to include a drug test), and psychological examination.

Nice to have

  • Successful completion of 60 semester college credit hours and/or certified as a police officer in the State of Tennessee.
  • Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
  • Application Deadline:
  • Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Compensation

  • Salary commensurate with education and experience.
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