Police Officer 2

East Tennessee State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Johnson City, TENNESSEE
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Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Police Officer 2
Department Public Safety - 50500
Pay Grade 9
Job Category Support Staff
Job Summary
ETSU is accepting applications for a Police Officer 2. As a Police Officer with the East Tennessee State University Department of Public Safety, you will perform law enforcement, crime prevention, and other general police/security services, enforce state and local laws as well as East Tennessee State University policies and procedures, proactive patrolling utilizing foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or vehicle. Assignments are made based on the needs of the department and are subject to change.
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to university facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ .
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Leadership.
  • Ability to react in emergency situations.
  • Make professional appearances.
  • Knowledgeable and able to correctly use a TB Mask and other precautionary equipment.


Ability to, 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 medical examination including vision screening and drug testing.
  • Obtain immunizations and medical tests as required to be able to work in patient care and high-risk areas.
  • Work nights/weekends/holidays.
  • Work in inclement weather or weather extremes.
  • Be confined to a patrol car for an entire shift.

Working Environment:
  • Required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
  • Must be able to work in inclement weather or weather extremes.
  • May be confined to a patrol car for an entire shift.
  • May be exposed to hazardous materials, infectious disease, and 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.
Required Qualifications
  • High School Education or G.E.D.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license in the State of Tennessee or be eligible to obtain one and do so within 60 days of appointment, and maintain during incumbency.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and a US Citizen.
  • Must attend and successfully complete, annually, a department-authorized and POST-approved in-service training course consisting of at least forty (40) hours of instruction.
  • Must successfully pass a background check that demonstrates a good moral character with no prior convictions that would prohibit meeting the standards set forth by the State of Tennessee to become a police officer.
  • Must pass a Psychological Evaluation.


*Successful candidates that have not yet graduated from an approved Police Academy will be required to attend and successfully pass all qualifications as required by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified police officer meeting all of the requirements for P.O.S.T. certification in Tennessee.
  • Two years of experience as a Police Officer (will consider relevant military service as years of experience).
  • Graduate of an accredited approved Police Academy.
  • Knowledgeable and skilled in electronic records management software, law enforcement training in areas of instructor development, supervising event security, field training officer, and instructor courses for in-service POST curriculum.
  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certification is a plus.
Salary 21.36/hourly

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number SS01484P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 01/04/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Support Staff/Clerical positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.

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