Security Officer

Job Description

The Security Officer (Armed) shall maintain a working knowledge and comply with all LMU handbooks.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

law enforcement and/or security training.

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.