Security Officer, Knoxville

Responsibilities Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and 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 and 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, incident 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 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. Required Qualifications High school diploma; valid driver's 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. Physical Demands Campus. AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lincoln Memorial University