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Police Officer

Austin Peay State University

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Quality Assurance

Clarksville, TN, USA

Posted 6+ months ago

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Position Summary	The Police Officer works under general supervision of a shift or operations supervisor and the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police. The Police Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure campus environment; and the enforcement of University policies, state and local laws. The selected applicant will initially be hired as a Security Guard 2 if all Police Officer Standard and Training pre-employment requirements are not met at the time of employment. The selected applicant will be hired as a Police Officer 1 if all Police Officer Standard and Training pre-employment requirements are met at the time of employment. Academy graduation and subsequent certification is a condition for continued employment. The probationary period for new officers is 6 months. Guards/Officers sign a contract addendum agreeing to repay all associated, initial training costs if they resign within two years of the academy graduation date.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities	Crime prevention, campus patrol, radio communications, parking and traffic enforcement, criminal investigations and follow-up, and report writing. Provide protection for University persons, property, and guests. Maintain surveillance of all areas within department jurisdiction. Identify and report hazards to safety and security of the campus. Interact with other law enforcement agencies when appropriate. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to recognize safety and security hazards on campus and take appropriate corrective action. Ability to operate a vehicle. Ability to work any shift. Ability to perform security and police duties on bicycle patrol. Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Ability to provide protection and apply law enforcement procedures in a safe and proper manner. Ability to ascertain facts through personal contact, observation, and examination of records. Ability to pass annual weapon qualification to meet P.O.S.T. certification. Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively, especially with students and visitors to the campus. Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public
Physical Requirements	Ability to pursue suspects/suspicious individuals on foot, through University buildings, grounds and make arrests as needed. Ability to run, jump, and physically restrain an individual as needed to make arrest.
Required Minimum Qualifications	Required to be 21 years of age or older. Must be a U.S. citizen. High school graduate or equivalent. Must have no criminal convictions. Must pass a psychological examination. Must pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the University. Must pass a physical examination by a licensed physician at the candidate’s own expense. Valid driver’s license. Must have a telephone for emergency recall by department. Essential employee will be required to report to work during emergency or disaster situations.

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