Police Officer Trainee (Non-Certified) External Candidates
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
28 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Work Unit:
Vanderbilt University Public Safety (VUPS) is led by the Office of the Chief of Police in the Division of Administration. VUPS is a dedicated team of over 400 professionals united by a shared commitment to fostering a safe secure and welcoming environment for all in the Vanderbilt community as well as the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Organized into several specialized units our department includes commissioned officers security professionals and skilled administrative staffall working collaboratively to uphold the highest standards of community-based policing.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
- Attend and successfully complete all phases of the police academy including academic coursework physical training firearms qualification and scenario-based exercises.
- Learn and apply laws regulations and departmental policies related to law enforcement.
- Participate in classroom instruction practical exercises and field training.
- Demonstrate proficiency in defensive tactics emergency vehicle operations report writing and interpersonal communication.
- Maintain physical fitness and meet all required performance benchmarks.
- Uphold ethical standards and represent the agency with professionalism at all times.
- Prepare for transition into full Police Officer duties upon academy graduation.
- Assigned to work non-sworn assignments as needed in different areas of the department while waiting to attend the academy.
Education and Certifications:
For external candidates:
- A Bachelors Degree is required.
- 21 years of age is required.
- Meet all physical agility of the training division prior to attending the academy is required.
- Acceptance into an accredited approved Police Academy is required.
- Meet all the requirements for P.O.S.T. certification in Tennessee is required.
- Possession of a special police commission from the Chief Law Enforcement official in Metropolitan Nashville is required.
Experience and Skills:
- Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and a satisfactory driving record.
- Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records.
- Ability to meet physical fitness standards required for academy admission is required.
- Meet all the requirements for P.O.S.T. certification including completing basic recruit training at a P.O.S.T. approved law enforcement training academy within the first nine (9) months of employment is required.
- Successful completion of the annual department-authorized and POST-approved in-service training course consisting of at least forty (40) hours of instruction is required.
- Successful completion of the department field training program within the designated time frame is required.
- A strong sense of ethics and personal accountability is required.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills is required.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure and diverse environments is required.
- Commitment to community engagement and public safety is required.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving law enforcement practices is required.
Additional Information
- This is a non-sworn position until successful completion of the police academy.
- Trainees are expected to maintain full-time availability during academy training.
- Uniforms and equipment will be provided.
- Upon graduation promotion to Police Officer is contingent upon performance and agency needs.
Physical Requirements
In addition to meeting P.O.S.T. requirements Police Officer Trainees 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 that demonstrates
Good moral character
Good driving record and
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 medical examination including vision screening and drug testing; must obtain immunizations and medical tests as required to be able to work in patient care and high-risk areas.
Pass a Psychological Evaluation.
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 bloodborne 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 Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Basic Math
- Computer Operation
- Physical Examinations
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Suspension Experience
- Tribal Law
- Conflict Management
- Security
- Heavy Lifting
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and ... View more
