Security Officer 1

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Title
Security Officer 1


Division
VP and Chief Operating Officer


Department
TSU Police Dept


Number of hours per week
40


Days to be worked
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday


Months per year
Fiscal (12 months)


If modified, list months

Job Type
Full-Time


Campus
Avon Williams / Main Campus


If other location, please indicate

Position Number
104900


Advertised Salary
$40,000


Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly


Job Description


Tennessee State University Police Department invites applications for Security Officer 1.


The Security Officer 1 patrols, observes and reports incidents or activities that appear to be in violation of the law or violation of university rules and regulation and of a questionable and suspicious nature; reports accidents involving persons or property; report probable cause of incidents and pursue appropriate course of action and informs proper authorities as required; directs and controls traffic on campus; handle duties as prescribed by an assigned fixed post orders; enforce and abide by all lawful orders and directives give to you by your immediate supervisor and supervisory chain of command; testify in court or in legal proceedings as required by the nature of your position; check for valid university identification and any other plaque, decal, or sticker issued by the university; issues parking citations; operates and maintains security equipment; keeps records and makes reports; and performs other related work as assigned. Security Officer may be required to drive a TSUPD security vehicle, during their shift. Be assigned to a security booth, substation, campus building, and any other area on campus.
This position requires availability on all three shifts, weekend and holiday work as well as mandatory work periods to include commencements, registration, concerts and other special events sponsored by the university both on and off campus. MUST comply with all city, state and national ordinances. Must obey all laws, on and off duty; During your tour of duty, you Must treat all persons with the utmost respect and professionalism; Must at all times perform and carry ourselves in the highest ethical manner possible; uniforms will always be neat and clean; equipment will be in good working order. Well groomed is a must and will comply with department policy.

Minimum Qualifications


Meets the requirements of TCA 38-8-106, Qualifications of Police Officers; be at least eighteen (18) years of age; be a citizen of the United States; be a high school graduate or possess equivalency; not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances; not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States; have his fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician; have a good moral character as determined by the thorough investigation conducted by the employing agency; and be free of all apparent mental disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition (DSM-111) of the American Psychiatric Association. Applicants must be certified as meeting these criteria by a qualified professional in the psychiatric or psychological fields. Possess a valid Tennessee operator license as issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety.

Special Instructions to Applicants


Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date
06/05/2026


Close Date
06/21/2026


Job Category
Technical


Requisition Number

Benefits


Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

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