Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 6 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: College Work Study Program (Public Safety - Campus Safety Technician)

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Police Services / Public Safety

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The student worker/intern will work under close supervision of the shift supervisors of the Police Services/Public Safety Department. They will patrol facilities or safeguard a post as instructed, serve as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime; report suspicious activity and/or criminal acts which may be a threat to students, faculty/staff, and college property.

Job Duties

• Assist with monitoring the campus for safety.
• Provide escort needs upon request.
• Report suspicious activities and/or persons.
• Assist staff and students during emergencies.
• Assist with emergency drills.
• Become familiar with basic investigation techniques.
• Investigate minor traffic crashes.
• Issue citations for traffic and parking violations.
• Complete assigned tasks within the time frame specified.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality related to consumer issues.
• Report promptly for all Field Experience assignments and duties.
• Maintain professional behaviors and attitudes.
• Patrols campus by foot.
• Maintains close communication with Police Officers and Police Radio Dispatchers using two-way radios.
• Performs clerical duties.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain a minimum 20-hour per week work schedule.
  
• Must be enrolled as a Southwest Tennessee Community College student.
  
• Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
  
  • If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office.
    
• Must be in pursuit of an Associate Degree at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
  
• Must have completed at least twelve credit hours of college-level course work.
  
• Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average.
  
• Must successfully pass a background check
  

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.