Top 14 Police sergeant Jobs in Nashville, Tn

Sergeant - VUPS
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Mid-level
Police Officer Trainee (Non-Certified)
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
Lieutenant - VUPS
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Public speaking
Police Officer - SRO
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
4d
Police Officer - Detective
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
4d
Airport Officer (Police)
Metro Nashville Airport Authority —Nashville, TN
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Police Officer - Certified
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
SCHOOL PATROL OFFICER (CROSSING GUARD) - POLICE DEPARTMENT
City of Gallatin —Gallatin, TN
- $40 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- 18 years or older
- Driver's License
- Public school
Police Officer - Corporal
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
Patrol - Police Officer I
The City of La Vergne, La Vergne, Tennessee —La Vergne, TN
- $28.56 - $30.30 an hour
- Overtime
- Psychiatry
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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POLICE OFFICER I - POLICE DEPARTMENT
City of Gallatin —Gallatin, TN
- $26.62 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Commissioned Police Officer - Traffic Control
Pantegon Commercial Solutions —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
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Police Officer-Traffic Control
AWP Safety —Nashville, TN
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Firefighter Lieutenant in Antarctica/CPR/Contract
Amentum —United States
- $1,735.65 a week
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sergeant - VUPS

Vanderbilt University -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Safety equipment

Full Job Description

About the Work Unit :

Vanderbilt University Public Safety comes under the charge of the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor/Chief of Police for the Division of Administration. The Public Safety Department includes a staff of over 300 people. The department is organized into two Bureaus: Campus & Administrative, and VU Medical Center, which both are led by a Deputy Chief of Police. The Department employs commissioned officers, non-academy-trained officers for security-related functions, and administrative personnel.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Administrative Services

Performs and provides, at the shift level, direct field supervision of police, master police, and security officers in routine patrol, directed patrol, community policing, and special event activities.
Reviews and assists officers as necessary on incident reports, accident reports, and any other such reports prepared by officers daily. Ensures the accuracy of all information on reports including case number, report number, and classification. Prepares routine and special reports as necessary. Submits reports to the appropriate supervisor for final review and approval.
May train new police officers and evaluate as outlined in the Field Training Program.
Monitor and coach others for improved work performance and participate in counseling sessions as necessary.
Conducts performance evaluations fairly and impartially.
Creates Operations Plans for various special events and law enforcement 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 Situations that require coordination between VUPD and other VU departments including members of the VU community who have orders of protection on file, no directory or alias patients, sensitive student, staff, or faculty issues.
Responds to general calls for service such as accessing and/or locking buildings, assisting motorist, or providing personal safety.
Provides escorts of money and persons for protection of such.
Assists other agencies as requested.
Provide backup for other officers as necessary.
Assists medical personnel in the detention of psychiatric patients.
Provides protection and secure transportation services for psychiatric patients to other facilities or courts.

Community Oriented Policing

Serves the community through proactive patrol of assigned areas working with zone contacts to identify potential security-related situations and develop crime prevention strategies.
Identifies potential security-related conditions and takes the lead in problem-solving through partnerships to develop prevention strategies.
Provides safety, crime prevention, and community policing information to contacts over the course of patrol duties.
Coordinates with VPD Community Relations personnel regarding physical security, safety information, and other related crime prevention issues within their area.
Develops rapport with members of the university community as well as surrounding areas; participates in community relations activities.
Assists community members as necessary when dealing with the criminal justice system and other related matters.

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 CIU.
Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects and inform them of options available and additional processes to follow.
Photographs and processes crime scenes or coordinates resources for required processing.
May conduct photo lineups and additional investigative duties as needed.
Provide crime prevention information to victims to reduce re-victimization.
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 a prosecuting officer or witness and presents testimony.
Searches prisoners and provides custody of prisoners throughout the booking process.
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.
Coordinates with other agencies as necessary.

Supervisory Relationships :

This position does have supervisory responsibility over assigned officers in the unit, and this position reports administratively and functionally to the assigned Lieutenant or a higher-ranking officer.

Education and Certifications:

High School Education or G.E.D required .
Must have and maintain a valid driver's 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.
Graduate of an accredited, approved Police Academy required .
Certified police officer meeting all of the requirements for P.O.S.T. certification in Tennessee or be eligible for certification immediately upon hire required .
Meet standards to receive a commission from the Metropolitan Police Department necessary.

Experience and Skills :

Three (3) years of experience with an accredited law enforcement agency is required.
One (1) year of experience as a Corporal at VUPD is preferred .

Physical Requirements

In addition to meeting P.O.S.T. requirements officers must be able to:

Stand for long periods.
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 Requirements

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 diseases, 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.

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police sergeant jobs in nashville, tn

Sergeant - VUPS

Police Officer Trainee (Non-Certified)

Lieutenant - VUPS

Police Officer - SRO

Police Officer - Detective

Airport Officer (Police)

Police Officer - Certified

SCHOOL PATROL OFFICER (CROSSING GUARD) - POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Officer - Corporal

Patrol - Police Officer I

POLICE OFFICER I - POLICE DEPARTMENT

Commissioned Police Officer - Traffic Control

Police Officer-Traffic Control

Firefighter Lieutenant in Antarctica/CPR/Contract

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