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University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Police Officer
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$62,112 / year median in Tennessee
+6% projected growth
Job Description
The Department of Public Safety at the University of Tennessee at Martin is currently accepting applications for a Police Officer position. Performs a wide range of police duties, enforcing laws, rules and regulations to protect lives and property within the university community. 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications 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. Must have or have the capability to obtain a valid Tennessee Driver s License.