Armed Campus Security Officer - Emergency Response & Patrol

Lincoln Memorial University; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee seeks an Armed Security Officer to protect the campus community. The role requires vigilance, quick, calm decision-making in emergencies, and strict adherence to state requirements.

You will conduct regular security rounds, manage access and keys, complete daily and incident reports, report crimes in RMS, and uphold the university’s policies and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check and state-required evaluations.
• Must be 21 years old or older to be armed security.
• Preferred: law enforcement or security training.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to faculty, staff, students and to the community at large.
• Conduct regular security rounds of all property.
• Maintain security of all keys and key access.
• Complete daily activity reports and incident reports; report crimes in RMS.
• Respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and manage traffic and parking citations.

Skills

Armed guard eligibility

Education

High school diploma; valid driver's license; pass psych eval; background check; 21+ to be armed

Job description

Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee seeks an Armed Security Officer to protect the campus community. The role requires vigilance, quick, calm decision-making in emergencies, and strict adherence to state requirements.

You will conduct regular security rounds, manage access and keys, complete daily and incident reports, report crimes in RMS, and uphold the university’s policies and professional standards.