Armed School Security Officer – Protect & Serve Campus

School Facility Management, LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Disability coverage

Gap insurance options

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Serva Security, in partnership with our client, seeks a professional Armed Security Officer for a Tennessee school. The role focuses on patrols, campus safety, and responsive protection while building trust with students, staff, and visitors.

This full-time, non-exempt position operates on a Monday–Friday schedule, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with summer employment; candidates must meet state licensing and training standards and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee Armed Officer License.
• Completed an approved TN Active Shooter course.
• Pass Serva’s Physical Fitness Test.
• Demonstrable Firearms Skill and Training.
• Willing to put yourself in harm’s way for others.
• Must pass the TBI criminal background check required to work in educational facilities with children present.
• Be able to comply with the eligibility to work in the United States via a Federal E-Verify check.

Responsibilities

• 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 lawful level of force necessary to preserve our clients' lives and safety.
• 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 in a professional and respectful manner.
• 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.
• Be outgoing and approachable while providing protective services.
• Develop professional relationships with the staff, students, and family of the school community.
• Be collaborative in problem-solving and proactive in addressing needs.
• Learn and understand the school culture and deliver services in keeping with that culture.

Skills

License TN Armed Officer

Active Shooter training

Physical fitness

Firearms training

Background check clearance

US work eligibility

Job description

Serva Security, in partnership with our client, seeks a professional Armed Security Officer for a Tennessee school. The role focuses on patrols, campus safety, and responsive protection while building trust with students, staff, and visitors.

This full-time, non-exempt position operates on a Monday–Friday schedule, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with summer employment; candidates must meet state licensing and training standards and pass background checks.