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Volunteer State Community College

Temporary- Security Officer (Pool)

Pay: $41,600/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Gallatin, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/24/2026

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What they do

A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.

$34,882 / year median in Tennessee

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Temporary- Security Officer (Pool)

Volunteer State Community College Title:

Temporary- Security Officer (Pool)

Institution:

Volunteer State Community College Job Summary:

Successful candidate must be able to operate security related equipment and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.

Job Duties:

Patrol campus, report suspected crimes, accidents, or activities of a questionable/suspicious nature. Responsible for keeping records and preparing reports. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, climb, and lift. Meet written departmental directives. Required to work nights/weekends/holidays or a shift or location that best meets the needs of the department. Must be able to work in inclement weather or weather extremes. May be confined to motor vehicle for an entire shift. May be exposed to hazardous materials, infectious disease, bloodborne pathogens, steam, car battery acid, loud noises smoke and fire. May be required to be knowledgeable and able to correctly use personal protective equipment. Must be at least 18 years of age. Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

Unarmed security guard licensure through the Tennessee Department of Insurance and Commerce.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

Pay Rate:

$20.00 per hour

Availability/Closing Date:

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for temporary part-time positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check. To apply, please visit: https://careers.tbr.edu/jobs/temporary-security-officer-pool-vscc-all-campuses-tennessee-united-states jeid-911e31037d64344b80fd2ff774bdaf2e