Security Officer, Knoxville

Security Officer, Knoxville

Company:
Lincoln Memorial University

Job Location:
Harrogate, 37752

Category:
Police and Public Safety

Type:
Full-Time

Department: SECURITY

Position Category: Staff Full Time

Job Description

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 be 21 years old or older to be an armed guard

Preferred Qualifications

law enforcement and/or security training

Posting Number: S05222P

Job Open Date: 04/23/2026

Job Close Date: 08/23/2026

Open Until Filled: No

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
• suffiently complete new employee training
• research, report crime and incidents
• research, report crime and incidents
• 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;

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