TSC Police Officer

Tallahassee State College (TSC), an “A” school district recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges for 2025, is excited to announce a full-time opening for the position of TSC Police Officer - P00230 in our Campus Police Department. We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community.

Why You’ll Love Working Here
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.

What You’ll Do
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 Campus Police Officer provides escort services on campus, relieves or substitutes for Campus 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.

Who We’re Looking For
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.

Bonus points if you have:

• 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.

What We Offer

We offer more than just a competitive salary of $43,585.35 - $48,815.59. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:

• 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.

Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities.

A Little About Us

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.