Police Sergeant - UT Police Department - UTK

Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at University of Tennessee
Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN, USA

Posted on Jul 14, 2026

Performs and provides direct supervision, support, and backup of 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 on a daily basis. Ensures accuracy of all information on reports. 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. May be assigned as sergeant of specialized areas including, but not limited to, investigations, training, community relations, and special. Patrol sergeant assignments are based on a 14 day schedule. Administrative sergeant assignments are based on a 7 day schedule.


The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

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Performs and provides direct supervision, support, and backup of 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 on a daily basis. Ensures accuracy of all information on reports. 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. May be assigned as sergeant of specialized areas including, but not limited to, investigations, training, community relations, and special. Patrol sergeant assignments are based on a 14 day schedule. Administrative sergeant assignments are based on a 7 day schedule.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid TN driver’s license
  • TN P.O.S.T. Certification
  • Minimum 3 years commissioned law enforcement preferably in a college campus environment
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to analyze situation quickly and to determine proper course of action.
  • Ability to comprehend and carry out directives. Ability to successfully complete required annual in service training.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural setting.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Customer service skills. Active listening skills.
    Knowledge of department and University policy.
  • Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws.
  • Positive interpersonal skills. Problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

  • Performs and provides direct field supervision, support, and backup of 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 on a daily basis.

  • Ensures 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.

  • Assess performance, appearance, and conduct of subordinates.
  • Receives and relays directives, assignments, and special orders to subordinates.
  • Develops and administers training programs.
  • May be required to perform direct law enforcement activities, including preventing or suppressing crime and making arrests. Performs related duties as required.
  • Confers with university administrators, faculty, staff and students; and other law enforcement, court and governmental officials on matters of mutual interest.