Armed Security Officer Church School (part-time)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position: Armed Security Officer

Department: Serva Security, Serva LLC
Reports To: Security Supervisor
Employment Type: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Location: Client Sites in the Columbia, TN Area

Compensation: $25 - $30 per hour DOQ

Job Summary:

The Security Officer is responsible for conducting security patrols and monitoring premises to prevent and respond to security incidents. This role involves securing the campus and personnel, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor, assisting with traffic control, and accurately logging all observations.

• Conducting security patrols and monitoring premises to prevent and respond to security incidents.
• When faced with a threat, be capable of choosing the appropriate and legal level of force necessary to preserve the life and safety of our clients, including deadly force.
• Secure campus and personnel by patrolling campus, including buildings, parking lots, and athletic fields, as well as inspecting buildings and access points
• Maintain a positive and courteous demeanor and communicate with others professionally and respectfully.
• Assist with daily carpool and traffic control.
• Accompany personnel and students between buildings and parking lots - upon request.
• Formally log all observations, occurrences, and surveillance activities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Politely direct campus guests to appropriate log-in points and professionally notify unwanted visitors to leave the campus grounds.

Days and Hours:

• Recurring schedule: Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturdays from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with occasional Sunday shifts from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Additional non-recurring shifts available

Preferred Candidate Qualities:

• Current, former or retired law enfocement.
• Former or retired military.
• Church and/or school security experience.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED trained.

Minimum Standards:

• Must possess a current Tennessee Armed Security Guard License
• Must have completed Active Shooting Certification
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness test administered by Serva.
• Must demonstrate proficient firearms skills and training.
• Must be willing to place yourself in harm’s way for the protection of others.
• Must pass a TBI criminal background check for work in educational facilities.
• Must be able to work in the United States, verified by a Federal E-Verify check.

Waiver for Sworn Officers: Active sworn Tennessee police officers and sheriff deputies may have the TN Armed Security Guard License and Active Shooter Certification requirements waived.

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to do 50 push-ups, then 50 sit-ups (or a 70-second plank), and 50 bodyweight squats in less than 8 minutes.
• Work will be indoor and outdoor and require long periods of movement and activity.
• Employment typically requires standing, walking, and working in noisy environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Carries firearms and other required security items at all times.

Company Benefits:

N/A. Eligibility for benefits requires working a minimum of 30 hours per week consistently for two consecutive months.

Company Overview:

Since 1998, Serva and SFM have provided Nashville’s finest churches, private schools, and other non-profits with a range of facility-related services, including facility management, security, technical maintenance, and custodial services.