Police Officer 1

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.


We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Police Officer 1


Employee Classification: Service/Maintenance


Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College


Department: Police Services


Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations


Job Summary


This is a full-time, fiscal year position working under direct supervision of the Police Supervisor (Captain) and general supervision of the Associate Director of Public Safety.


The Police Officer 1 investigates crimes and accidents, protecting faculty, staff, students, visitors, and property, facilities by law enforcement. He/she responds to calls for assistance including emergency crisis situations and provides other safety related services. He/she must be flexible to work different shifts if and when deemed necessary.


Job Duties

• Assures building security, traffic control, parking lot management, and patrol readiness for crime and hazards.
• Patrols the campus/specific area by foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle/motorized conveyance.
• Issues citations for traffic and parking violations.
• Responds to radio and telephone calls; electronic alarms such as fire alarm, personal injuries and crime in progress.
• Investigates suspected crimes, report findings, and arrests suspected individuals.
• Monitors, notes, reports, and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
• Investigates accidents involving persons or property and the probable cause of accidents, and pursues appropriate course of action.
• Directs and controls traffic.
• Testifies in court or legal proceedings
• Operates and maintains law enforcement equipment.
• Keeps records and makes reports.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Meets the requirements of a Certified Police Officer, per TCA 38-8-107, including completion 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 (P.O.S.T).
  
  
  • Meets the requirements of TCA 38-8-106, Qualifications of Police Officers:
  • Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • High school graduate or possess equivalency
  • Not have been convicted of ANY felonies
  • Not have been released/discharged under any other circumstance than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States
  • Have their fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
  • Must have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician
  • Must have passed police academy requirement, and psychological examinations
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license
• Have a good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by Department of Police/Public Safety
• Must be flexible to work different shifts if and when deemed necessary.
• A background check, psychological and physical examination will be required for the successful candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience in the armed forces or as a commissioned police officer
• Associate's degree

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, executive orders, and the democratic political process.
• Knowledge of city, county and state laws.
• Knowledge of effective methods of investigations.
• Familiarity with geographic location of main campus sites
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action.
• Ability to ascertain facts by personal contacts, observation, and the examination of records.
• Ability to explain and interpret pertinent provisions of laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Ability to enforce laws firmly, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to follow and/or issue oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, the public and other employees.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.


First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.


In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below:

Incomplete applications will not be considered.


The TBR 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.


The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Brandon Johnson, Director of People & Culture, View email address on click.appcast.io, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, View phone number on click.appcast.io. See the full non-discrimination policy.