Regular Full-time, Market Range 06

PRIMARY FUNCTION
Performs law enforcement, crime prevention duties and other general police/security services, enforces state and local laws as well as policies and procedures of the University of Tennessee, and conducts proactive patrol by means of foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or vehicle.
Assignments are made based on the needs of the department and are subject to change.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Oriented Policing
* Serves the community through proactive patrol of assigned area to identify potential security related situations and utilizing problem solving abilities independently and through partnerships
* Develops rapport with members of the university community as well as surrounding areas, and establishes partnerships with community members to develop prevention strategies
* Provides safety, crime prevention, and community policing information to contacts over the course of patrol duties, and participates in community relations activities
Calls for Service
* First responder for all emergency calls to include but not be limited to the following: alarms (fire, panic, holdup), hazardous material spills and leaks, traffic crashes, criminal activity in progress, assistance for injured/sick, and crimes in progress
* Responder for non-emergency calls to include but not be limited to the following law enforcement or safety and security concerns: Situations that indicate potential for violence or potential volatility and/or require coordination between UTPD and other UT departments for sensitive student, staff, or faculty issues; lock/unlock buildings; assist motorist
Investigations
* Provides initial investigation for all calls of criminal activity and accidents.
* Protects and maintains crime scene as necessary.
* Coordinates with detectives regarding cases that require the additional expertise or involvement of the Criminal Investigation Division.
* Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects and informs them of options available and additional processes to follow.
* Performs field stops and interviews.
* Makes arrests, issues citations, and gives warnings
* Prepares and submits applicable offense reports, follow-up reports, and other documentation as needed

Judicial Proceedings
* Appears in court as prosecuting officer or witness and presents testimony
* May be required to appear at university administrative hearings to provide testimony
* Prepares and submits applicable follow-up reports

Special Events and Assignments
* Provides security for events such as athletic events, concerts, speakers, visiting dignitaries, commencement and numerous other social activities where security personnel may be required to provide crowd control and maintain order

COMMUNICATIONS
Internal
Daily contact with members of the university to include students, parents, staff, faculty, and visitors to give information/directions, take police reports, conduct preliminary investigations, and provide victim assistance. May represent the department at university meetings or functions.
External
Frequent contact with members of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to exchange information, provide assistance, or request assistance as necessary. Frequent contact with members of the general public during the delivery of law enforcement services. May communicate with news media on occasion. May serve as liaison between department and other agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting P.O.S.T. requirements officers must be able to:
* Stand for long periods of time, walk, climb, and lift
* Meet written departmental standards on appearance/grooming
* Pass a thorough background investigation
* Possess good moral character and driving record
* No prior criminal convictions that would prohibit the individual from meeting the standards set forth by the State of Tennessee to become a law enforcement officer
* Pass a Psychological Evaluation
* Pass a medical examination including vision screening and drug testing; must obtain immunizations and medical tests as required

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
* Required to work nights/weekends/holidays
* Must be able to work in inclement weather or weather extremes
* May be confined to patrol car for an entire shift
* May be exposed to hazardous materials, infectious disease, blood borne pathogens, steam, car battery acid, loud noises, smoke and fire
* Required to be knowledgeable and able to correctly use a TB Mask and other precautionary equipment