is accepting applications for the following position:
Public Safety Officer III - Smyrna Campus
Campus: Smyrna
Position number: B99698
Salary: $39,000-$45,000
Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes an excellent retirement package from the state of Tennessee, 401K plan with match, thirteen paid annual holidays in addition to annual and sick leave days, health and dental insurance, tuition discounts, and state employee discounts. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.
General Function:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Safety, investigates crimes and accidents, protects property, facilities, citizens, staff and students by applying pro-active law enforcement techniques.
Minimum Qualifications:
Meet the requirements of a Certified Police Officer, per TCA§ 38-8- 107, and be certified by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST)
Must be a Tennessee POST certified law enforcement officer and maintain this certification throughout term of employment
Meet the requirements of TCA§38-8-106, Qualifications of Police Officers
Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age o Be a citizen of the United States
Be a high school graduate or possess equivalency o 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 his/her fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation o Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician
Have a good moral character as determined by a thorough background 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
Must possess a valid Tennessee Operator License as issued by the Tennessee Department of Public Safety
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from a regionally accredited institution A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a POST Certified Law Enforcement officer. Possess and maintain current Tennessee POST certification as a law enforcement officer.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Patrols campus areas
Directs, monitors, and controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic
Enforces traffic and parking violations as necessary
Investigates suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrests suspected individuals
Investigates motor vehicle accidents involving persons or property, reports probable cause of accidents,
and pursues appropriate course of action
Prepares reports, case files, and provides testimony in court or legal proceedings
Operates and maintains all assigned law enforcement equipment
Maintain POST certification by successfully completing all POST mandated required Annual In-Service training
requirements
Meet local area and institutional requirements related to bonding, arrest authority and lethal/less-lethal
weapons use
Performs other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Tennessee State laws, Federal Education Laws, Privacy Laws and College policies
Knowledge of the court system and presentation of evidence in court proceedings
Knowledge of effective methods of investigations
Knowledge of geographic areas of the campus
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate strongly and effectively within a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a
diverse community
Ability to resolve conflict using verbal, non-physical communication skills
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action
Ability to ascertain facts by personal contact, observation, and the examination of records
Ability to establish and maintain an effective and trusted working relationship with students, the public and
other employees
Ability to explain and interpret pertinent provisions of laws, policies, and regulations
Ability to grasp, lift, carry, wear or deploy required law enforcement equipment of 80 lbs. Dexterity sufficient
to crawl, crouch, stoop, bend, stretch, stand, walk, run, and to perform physical aspects of law enforcement.
Strength sufficient to pull, lift, and carry unconscious individuals from vehicles or other police, fire, or
emergency scenes as necessary, and to defend from aggression and physical attacks.
To ensure consideration, interested applicants must submit an application and resume online with application submission.
Motlow College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer
Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
