Campus Police Officer

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CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER I
Number of Openings: 1 Institution: Cleveland State Community College Department: Campus Police Reports to: Chief of Campus Police Campus

Location:

Cleveland, Tennessee Salary Range: $42,809 - $51,371 Position Status: Non-Exempt / Full-Time Moving Allowance: N/A

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service.

We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following:

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

A Campus Police Officer I will operate under the general supervision of the Chief of Campus Police. The officer will receive advice and guidance from the supervisor as needed, particularly for complex issues or exceptions to policy. Responsibilities include investigating crimes and accidents, as well as protecting property, facilities, citizens, staff, and students through law enforcement activities.

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Meet the requirements of a Certified Police Officer, per TCA 38‑8‑107, including completion or attendance and completion within one year following employment of a law enforcement academy curriculum approved by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
• Meet the requirements of TCA 38‑8‑106, Qualifications of Police Officers.
• 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.
• Not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States.
• Have fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
• Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician.
• Have good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by the employing agency.
• Have been certified by a Tennessee Licensed Health Care Provider qualified in the psychological fields as being free from any impairment, as set forth in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association at the time of the examination, that would, in the professional judgement of the examiner, affect the person’s ability to perform an essential function of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Possess a valid Tennessee operator license as issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety.

• Conduct regular patrols throughout the campus, utilizing various modes of transportation to ensure visibility and accessibility. These modes of transportation include foot, bicycle, and motor vehicle.
• Direct and control traffic flow on campus to maintain order and safety of both vehicles and pedestrians. This includes managing intersections, monitoring parking areas, and ensuring compliance with traffic regulations.
• Monitor compliance with traffic and parking…