ETSU Public Safety Officers are also certified as firemen by the State Fire Academy, and must complete a 400 hour training course followed by yearly in-service training sessions. In addition, Public Safety has obtained a COPS grant which includes two bike officers. ETSU Public Safety has adopted the Community Policing Program. The ETSU Public Safety Department and University School have formed a partnership to obtain a grant for a School Resource Officer through a COPS grant. This officer is placed in the school to work with grades K-12.
All dispatchers receive on the job training.
One secretarial position, and nine student workers provide support for the Department. In conjunction with the patrol division, seven temporary Night Patrol Officers, and four temporary Evening Shift Patrol Officers add additional support for patrol in and around residence halls. Four temporary security guards patrol the athletic facility during evenings and weekends. Two Parking Enforcement Officers provide additional coverage in parking lots during the daytime. East Tennessee State University.