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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