Security Officer, Knoxville Position Available In Claiborne, Tennessee

Security Officer, Knoxville
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
Physical Demands Campus Lmu- West Knoxville
Job Duty
Job Duty Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
Job Duty must be able to fire a weapon accurately
Job Duty must be able to defend himself/herself and others with and without the use of deadly force
Job Duty promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
Job Duty 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
Job Duty conduct regular security rounds of all property
Job Duty maintain security of all keys and key access
Job Duty sufficiently complete new employee training
Job Duty research, report crime and incidents
Job Duty research, report crime and incidents
Job Duty address policy violations when observed
Job Duty report all maintenance and grounds issues through daily activity reporting;
Job Duty conduct traffic safety, issue traffic and parking citations
Job Duty must have ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action
Job Duty maintain Emergency Response certification
Job Duty complete daily activity reports, incidents reports, consult and understand pass-on book information since the individual s last shift;
Job Duty maintain officer code of conduct in accordance with Faculty/Staff Policy Manual expectations;
Job Duty 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;
Job Duty maintain and display a high degree of professionalism in appearance and in the performance of all regular duties
Job Duty must exert themselves physically for short periods of time, such as running and lifting;
Job Duty maintain yearly Security recertification through the State;
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S04537P
Job Open Date 05/23/2025
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
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.
Background Check Statement 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.