Security Officer (Armed)

Job Description

The Security Officer (Armed) shall maintain a working knowledge and comply with all LMU handbooks. The Security Officer (Armed) will conduct the day-to-day activities to ensure a secure campus

Required Qualifications

High school diploma; valid drivers license; must pass a psychological evaluation according to state requirements; must successfully pass a background check; must pass drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

law enforcement and/or security training; must successfully the Armed Guard Training Program

Job Duties

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
• must be able to fire a weapon accurately
• must be able to defend himself/herself and others with and without the use of deadly force
• promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students
• participate on University committees in the absences of the chief
• maintain knowledge and compliance with faculty/staff policy manual, Security SOP, student handbook, and other policy manuals
• conduct regular security rounds of all property
• maintain security of all keys and key access
• sufficiently complete new employee training
• research, report crime and incidents
• responsible for submitting in the RMS system the tracking, and reporting of crimes and incident statistics
• address policy violations when observed
• report all maintenance and grounds issues through daily activity reporting
• conduct traffic safety, issue traffic and parking citations
• must have ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action
• maintain Emergency Response certification
• complete daily activity reports, incidents reports, consult and understand pass-on book information since the individual s last shift
• maintain officer code of conduct in accordance with Faculty/Staff Policy Manual expectations
• completion of required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University programs, both on campus and at the extended sites
• maintain and display a high degree of professionalism in appearance and in the performance of all regular duties
• must exert themselves physically for short periods of time, such as running and lifting
• maintain yearly Security recertification through the State
• operates and maintains enforcement equipment
• perform other duties as assigned.