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.
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 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
Posting Number:
S05361
P Job Open Date:
07/06/2026
Job Close Date:
11/06/2026
Open Until Filled:
No 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. Job Duties
Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to 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, report crime and incidents
research, 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, incidents 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 the 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; HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.
