TSC Police Officer
- Tallahassee, FL
- $43,585-48,816 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
At Tallahassee State College, we’re not just shaping the leaders of tomorrow – we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every team member. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:
- A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
- A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered.
- A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
As TSC Police Officer working various work hours - 24-hour shift coverage, you will play a key roll in patrolling campus buildings and grounds while enforcing law, rules, and regulations on campus. The TSC Police Officer provides escort services on campus, relieves or substitutes for TSC Police Dispatchers, and locks and unlock doors. Provides general information; public relations; traffic assistance (directs traffic, attends to traffic crashes, assists with parking problems); writes thorough and complete reports on investigations, complaints, student conduct violations, and security issues using proper grammar and logical sentence construction. Performs security and safety duties at off-campus facilities that are owned, operated, or utilized by the College.The TSC Police Officer also performs a wide variety of law enforcement activities specifically related to the school environment during the school year (6th-8th grade). Tasks are primarily service oriented and include working with and mentoring students, disseminating information, arbitrating disputes, and helping through referrals, property protection, crime prevention, investigative, and other public safety services. Candidate performs duties in accordance with Florida State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The candidate must be able to work without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Work is under the general supervision of a sergeant. The candidate must be a State of Florida certified law enforcement officer and be certified as a School Resource Officer (SRO), or willing to attend the training to become certified.Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for:
- Patrols campus buildings and grounds while enforcing laws, rules, regulations on campus. Provides escort service on campus. Provide relief or substitute for Campus Police Dispatchers. Locks and unlocks doors.
- Performs security and safety duties at off campus facilities that are owned, operated, or utilized by the College. Deliver messages and locate students on campus during emergencies.
- Establishes public relations and provides general information. Provides traffic assistance (directs traffic, attends to traffic accidents, assists with parking problems, etc.). Provides written reports on investigations, complaints, security issues, etc. Reports observed safety hazards.
- Collects, prepares, and/or documents evidence and testifies in court.
We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:
- Graduation from a standard high school or equivalency diploma.
- Must be Certified Law Enforcement
- One year of law enforcement experience.
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 943, Florida Statute.
- Two years of active and continuous military or other appropriate public contact experience may substitute for the required experience.
- Appropriate college course work or vocational training may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis at the rate of 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university, or 720 classroom hours from a vocational or technical school.
- Preference will be given to applicants with Florida Law Enforcement certification and one year of law enforcement experience.
- Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
- A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
- Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
- Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.