Armed Security Officer - Part Time At Large

Serva LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Serva LLC, through Serva Security, is seeking armed security officers for part-time shifts in South Nashville. Officers patrol, monitor premises, and respond to incidents with a professional presence.

Use of video surveillance and access control software is required; candidates must meet licensing and fitness standards. Opportunity to advance to full-time positions within the client portfolio exists for high-performing staff.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate has current, former, or retired law enforcement or military background.
• Law enforcement or security position experience (SRO) is a plus.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED training are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security patrols and monitor premises to prevent and respond to incidents.
• Determine appropriate, legal force to protect life and safety when faced with threats.
• Secure campus and personnel by patrolling buildings, parking lots, and access points.
• Maintain a professional, courteous demeanor and communicate effectively.
• Assist with traffic control and other security duties as directed.
• Accompany personnel and students between buildings and parking lots on request.
• Log observations and incidents accurately and promptly.
• Direct visitors to login points and request unwanted visitors to leave the campus.

Skills

Law enforcement background

Military background

First Aid CPR AED

Education

Tennessee Armed Security Guard License

Tools

Video surveillance software

Access control software

Job description

Description

Position: Armed Security Officer

Department: Serva Security, Serva LLC
Reports To: Security Supervisor
Employment Type: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Location: South Nashville Area - At Large

Compensation: $25 - $35 per hour

Job Summary:

Serva Security is looking for professional and prepared security officers to serve with our part-time team. We are looking for officers who work to learn and understand our client culture, understand the importance of relationships, and understand the importance of a professional presence. Serva security officers build relationships and earn trust; they are responsible for conducting security patrols and monitoring premises to prevent and respond to security incidents. They secure our campuses, sites, and people, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor, assisting with traffic control and overwatch duties. The use of video surveillance and access control software is required. The opportunity to compete for future full-time positions within the Serva Security client portfolio exists for high-performing part-time officers. Serva Security prefers to promote from within whenever possible.

We offer you competitive pay with flexible part-time and supplemental shifts. Are you a military veteran, or a current or former law enforcement professional? Whether you're off-duty, retired, or looking to supplement your income, this is your opportunity to serve your community in a meaningful way!

Job 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 legal level of force necessary to preserve the life and safety of our clients, including deadly force.
• 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 or other security duties as directed.
• 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.

Days and Hours:

• Part-time shifts will vary in length and will occur both days and evenings and both weekdays and weekends.
• Part-time officers will have the opportunity to fill in for school shifts, which generally run from 7:00–3:30 or 9:00–5:00.
• Qualified officers will have opportunities to be assigned to Executive Protection and Residential Security details

Requirements

Preferred Candidate Qualities:

• Current, former or retired law enforcement or military.
• Law enforcement of security position of SRO.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED trained.

Minimum Standards:

• Must possess a current Tennessee Armed Security Guard License
• Must have completed Active Shooting Certification
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness test administered by Serva.
• Must demonstrate proficient firearms skills and training.
• Must be willing to place yourself in harm’s way for the protection of others.
• Must pass a TBI criminal background check for work in educational facilities.
• Must be able to work in the United States, verified by a Federal E-Verify check.

Waiver for Sworn Officers: Active sworn Tennessee police officers and sheriff deputies may have the TN Armed Security Guard License and Active Shooter Certification requirements waived.

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to do 50 push-ups, then 50 sit-ups (or a 70-second plank), and 50 bodyweight squats in less than 8 minutes.
• Work will be indoor and outdoor and require long periods of movement and activity.
• Employment typically requires standing, walking, and working in noisy environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Carries firearms and other required security items at all times.

Company Benefits:

N/A. Eligibility for benefits requires working a minimum of 30 hours per week consistently for two consecutive months.

Company Overview:

Since 1998, Serva and SFM have provided Nashville’s finest churches, private schools, and other non-profits with a range of facility-related services, including facility management, security, technical maintenance, and custodial services.