Public Safety Officer 3-Murfreesboro

at  Motlow State Community College

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meet the requirements of a Certified Police Officer, per TCA§ 38-8-107, and be certified by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST)
• Must be a Tennessee POST certified law enforcement officer and maintain this certification throughout term of employment
• Meet the requirements of TCA§38-8-106, Qualifications of Police Officers
  o Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
  o Be a citizen of the United States
  o Be a high school graduate or possess equivalency
  o Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of
  nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any
  federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence,
  theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances
  o Not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States
  o Have his/her fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of
  Investigation
  o Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician
  o Have a good moral character as determined by a thorough
  background investigation conducted by the employing agency; and

o Be free of all apparent mental disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition (DSM-III) of the American Psychiatric Association. Applicants must be certified as meeting these criteria by a qualified professional in the psychiatric or psychological fields

• Must possess a valid Tennessee Operator License as issued by the

Tennessee Department of Public Safety

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from a regionally accredited institution
A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a POST Certified Law Enforcement officer. Possess and maintain current Tennessee POST certification as a law enforcement officer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Tennessee State laws, Federal Education Laws, Privacy Laws and College policies
Knowledge of the court system and presentation of evidence in court proceedings
Knowledge of effective methods of investigations.
Knowledge of geographic areas of the campus
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate strongly and effectively within a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to resolve conflict using verbal, non-physical communication skills
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action
Ability to ascertain facts by personal contact, observation, and the examination of records
Ability to establish and maintain an effective and trusted working relationship with students, the public and other employees
Ability to explain and interpret pertinent provisions of laws, policies, and regulations
Ability to grasp, lift, carry, wear or deploy required law enforcement equipment of 80 lbs. Dexterity sufficient to crawl, crouch, stoop, bend, stretch, stand, walk, run, and to perform physical aspects of law enforcement. Strength sufficient to pull, lift, and carry unconscious individuals from vehicles or other police, fire, or emergency scenes, as necessary and to defend from aggression and physical attacks.
To ensure consideration, interested applicants must submit an application and resume online at
www.motlowjobs.com
Human Resources Office, Dept. 200
Motlow State Community College
Telephone (931) 393-1545, TDD (931 393-1621)
E-mail; jobs@mscc.edu
Website: www.mscc.edu
Motlow College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer
Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities

Patrol campus areas
Direct, monitor, and control pedestrian and vehicle traffic
Enforce traffic and parking violations as necessary
Investigate suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrest suspected individuals
Investigate motor vehicle accidents involving persons or property, reports probable cause of accidents, and pursues appropriate course of action
Prepare reports, case files, and provides testimony in court or legal proceedings
Operate and maintain all assigned law enforcement equipment
Maintain POST certification by successfully completing all POST mandated required Annual In-Service training requirements
Meet local area and institutional requirements related to bonding, arrest authority and lethal/less-lethal weapons use
Performs other related duties as assigned