Police Officer 1 Middle Tennessee State University Job Title Police Officer 1 Department University Police Salary $48,325 - $57,008; commensurate with experience Job Summary/Basic Function Train and serve as a Police Officer qualified to carry firearms; patrol the campus community, testify in court proceedings, maintain accurate records; operate and maintain law enforcement equipment; enforce university, state and local laws; investigate suspected criminal incidents and respond to emergency situations. Graduate and receive P.O.S.T. certification from a Basic Police Academy in the State of Tennessee. (Candidates with law enforcement certification in another state must successfully complete a lateral training class and achieve P.O.S.T. Certification) Successfully complete all Field Training Program requirements as indicated by Daily Observation Reports and review by the Training Sergeant. Required Education High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required. Required Related Experience No experience required. Honorable discharge required if have military experience. Required License/Registration/Certification Applicant must be a US citizen, 20 years of age at the date of hire, and possess a valid drivers license. Must pass a psychological and physical examination administered by a licensed professional at the department's expense. Desirable Related Experience One year of discipline free law enforcement experience and training preferred. Bachelors degree preferred. Desirable License/Registration/Certification Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification preferred; National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification preferred. Documents Needed to Apply Cover Letter & Resume Required MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty 13 paid University holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plans Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents Click here for additional information. MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.

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October 8, 2026 To apply, please visit: https://careers.mtsu.edu/jobs/police-officer-1-murfreesboro-tennessee-tennessee-united-states-118cc7aa-6cbf-4010-afb7-123483008ac2 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-7df0ab76cd8148e88c78c5f1b3feebff