Holistic Student Support 

• Must be able to demonstrate care for the well-being of students through supportive services by providing a caring and helpful attitude. 

• Monitor general campus activities and functions; observe and report questionable/suspicious activities; interact with persons on campus; prepare reports on incidents, accidents, injuries, etc. as described in essential functions.  

• Escort or drive a golf cart to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection. 

• Respond to requests for assistance from students, faculty, and staff (i.e. jump starting cars, unlocking doors, giving directions, etc.) 

• Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information when the police dispatcher is not present during non-core business hours. 

• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts and activities when appropriate. 

Fiscal Stewardship 

• Monitor and manage resources appropriately to avoid waste. 

• Serve as a resource within the department for potential ideas for continuous improvement of processes, services, and supports. 

• Ensure that all Chattanooga State Campus Police equipment is adequately maintained. 

• Keep a daily log of activities including tickets, accident reports, and use of law enforcement equipment, and compiles the information into official reports as needed. 

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE  

• Embrace and promote the College’s goals related to the overall student and employee experience. 

• Works with the Chief of Police to plan, organize, and implement security for campus functions, special events, crisis management, and disaster planning. 

• Serve as liaison with Contract Security Company/Security Officers by providing guidance in coordination with the Chief of Police for the Contract Security Officers. 

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Patrols the campus by foot, golf cart, or motor vehicle.  

• Works with local law enforcement to investigate suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrests suspected individuals as required.  

• Observes and reports suspected crimes, accidents, activities, and incidents involving persons or property, reporting likely causes of accidents, pursuing an appropriate course of action, and informing proper authorities as required.  

• Provide legal documentation of law enforcement procedures. 

• Issues campus citations for parking and traffic violations.  

• Discourage unlawful activities by warning persons of rule infractions or violations, apprehending or evicting violators from premises using force when necessary. 

• Directs and controls traffic.  

• Testifies in court or legal proceedings.  

• Maintain annual Tennessee P.O.S.T. certification.  

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND WORK CHARACTERISTICS 

• Ability to operate two-way radios, computers, printers, cell phones, and other law enforcement equipment applicable to the office of Campus Safety and Security.  

• Thorough knowledge of criminal justice, law enforcement, and higher education protocols/procedures.  

• Thorough knowledge of Uniform Crime Reporting definitions.  

• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, written, and communication skills.  

• Ability to work with local community and leadership.  

• Understanding of and appreciation for current student issues.  

• Ability to handle crises.  

• Ability to relate to and interact effectively with diverse populations.  

• Ability to work any shift as needed. 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. 

Working Conditions 

• Some lifting. 

• Above normal walking. 

• Exposure to all types of weather. 

• Driving campus vehicles. 

• Carrying a firearm.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or GED.  

• Three years of work experience in police work OR Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.  

• Tennessee POST Certification or certification from another state's police certifying agency with less than three (3) years break in full-time law enforcement service upon the date of hire and not having been previously decertified as a law enforcement officer by a police certifying agency. 

• Selected applicants must: 

  • Submit fingerprint records via IdentoGO services as part of the hiring process. This is required by the Tennessee POST Commission. 

  • Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician. (Cannot be dated older than six months) 

  • Have been certified by a Tennessee Licensed Health Care Provider qualified in the psychiatric or psychological fields as being free from any impairment. (Cannot be dated older than six months) 

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience in a higher education setting (College, University, etc.)