Campus Armed Security Officer – Protect & Respond

Lincoln Memorial University; Orange Park, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University is seeking an Armed Security Officer in Orange Park, FL to maintain campus security and respond to incidents. The role requires firearm proficiency, strong compliance with university policies, and the ability to perform routine rounds with careful reporting in the RMS system.

The candidate must meet state requirements, pass evaluations, background checks, and drug testing, with a commitment to professional conduct and immediate emergency responsiveness; evening/shift

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must pass psychological evaluation per state requirements.
• Background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Promote LMU mission to faculty, staff, students and community.
• Fire a weapon accurately when needed.
• Defend self and others with/without deadly force.
• Maintain professional relationships with faculty, staff and students.
• Participate on university committees in the chief’s absence.
• Ensure compliance with policy manuals and SOPs.
• Conduct regular security rounds of all property.
• Maintain security of keys and key access.
• Complete new employee training.
• Report crimes and incidents in RMS system.
• Address policy violations as observed.
• Report maintenance and grounds issues daily.
• Conduct traffic safety and issue citations.
• Respond quickly and calmly in emergencies; determine proper actions.
• Maintain Emergency Response certification.
• Complete daily activity and incident reports.

Skills

Firearm proficiency

Emergency response

Security rounds

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RMS system

Job description

Lincoln Memorial University is seeking an Armed Security Officer in Orange Park, FL to maintain campus security and respond to incidents. The role requires firearm proficiency, strong compliance with university policies, and the ability to perform routine rounds with careful reporting in the RMS system.

The candidate must meet state requirements, pass evaluations, background checks, and drug testing, with a commitment to professional conduct and immediate emergency responsiveness; evening/shift