Title: Security Officer_Part Time/Temporary Pool

Employee Classification: Service/Maintenance

Institution: Roane State Community College

Department: Campus Police

Campus Location: Roane State Community College- Harriman, Oak Ridge, Campbell Co., Cumberland Co., Fentress Co., Knox Co., Morgan Co., Scott Co. and the Clinton facility -
please indicate in your cover letter which campus locations you are willing to work.

Job Summary

Part-time Security Officer 1 employees may be considered for future employment as police officers when such positions are available.

Job Duties

• Maintains good working relationships with local law enforcement agencies and emergency management agencies.


• Enforces campus policies and procedures.


• Completes preliminary offenses reports when those are committed on campus and a certified police officer is unavailable.


• Forwards same to a certified officer for investigation and completion.


• Properly uses and maintains all law enforcement equipment.


• Properly and accurately prepares reports. Performs other related duties as assigned.


• To be considered for a position at Roane State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete Begin and End Dates under your Employment History. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Scan and attach required documents (diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma, transcripts, certifications), and resume to the online application in Word or PDF format (less than 2 MB in size). Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. Offer of employment contingent upon successful background check. Roane State 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 sponsored by Roane State.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and a valid Tennessee operator license issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety are required.


Meets the requirements of TCA 38-8-106, Qualifications of Police Officers:


Be at least eighteen (18) 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 any federal or state laws 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 a good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by the employing agency.