Police Officer 1

Police Officer 1 Tennessee State University - 4.0 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time $46,100 - $51,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED State-specific police officer certification Full Job Description Position Information Position Title Police Officer 1 Division VP and Chief Operating Officer Department TSU Police Dept Number of hours per week 40 Days to be worked Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Avon Williams / Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 112530 Advertised Salary $46,100 Non-Post; $51,000 Post Certified Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Job Description Tennessee State University Police Department invites applications for position of Police Officer 1 . Job duties : Patrols campus by foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle; Investigates suspected crimes; reports findings and arrests suspected individuals; Investigates accidents and pursues appropriate course of action; Issues citations for traffic and parking violations; Participates in programs sponsored by the police department to include but not limited to crime prevention; Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays; Testifies in court or legal proceedings as required; Maintains records and prepares reports; Operates and maintains police and security equipment; Directs and controls traffic; and Performs other work as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Meets the requirements of

T.C.A. 38-8-106

, Qualifications of Police Officers, including completion and/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. (NOTE) If applicant is enrolled in a police academy by the hiring agency and does not successfully complete the initial certification course, the hiring agency has the option of asking the applicant for their resignation or seek termination. Be at least twenty one (21) years of age; be a citizen of the United States; be a high school graduate or possess equivalency; 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 federal or state law 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 his fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician; have a good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by the employing agency; and be free of all apparent mental disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition (DSM-III) of the American Psychiatric Association. Applicants must be certified as meeting these criteria by a qualified professional in the psychiatric or psychological fields. Possess a valid Tennessee operator license as issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety. Special Instructions to Applicants Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University and the Tennessee POST Commission. Applicants are hired as Police Officer Trainee/Cadets. Applicants are enrolled in a POST approved Police academy. If an applicant does not successfully complete the academy, the employment agreement will end. Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. Open Date 06/05/2026 Close Date 06/21/2026 Job Category Technical Requisition Number Benefits Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

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//jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10740 Reference Letter References Minimum References Required 2 Recommendation Deadline Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents CV/Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Transcript 1 Transcript 2