Campus Security Guard

Tennessee Board of Regents; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland State Community College is seeking a Part-Time Campus Security Guard to protect students, staff, and campus property. The role requires overseeing patrols, reporting incidents, and supporting campus safety operations on a schedule that includes 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. shifts.

Applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass a background check with a Tennessee driver’s license. This on-site position is located in Cleveland, Tennessee, within the Campus Police Department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Successful completion of a background check and valid Tennessee Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Campus Patrol and Safety tasks including patrolling campus areas and securing buildings.
• Assist with safety policy enforcement and event security as needed.
• Maintain daily logs and prepare incident reports for supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

TEMPORARY/PART-TIME

CAMPUS SECURITY GUARD

Number of Openings: Multiple

Employee Classification: Non-Exempt

Institution: Cleveland State Community College

Department: Campus Police

Campus Location: Cleveland, TN

Salary Range: $15.38/ hr

Position Status: Part-Time Temporary / *Not to exceed 29 hours/week

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

JOB SUMMARY

The Campus Security Guard performs general security duties to help maintain a safe and secure environment for the campus community. Working closely with campus police, a Campus Security Guard monitors campus grounds, responds to incidents, and assists in enforcing safety policies and procedures.

The Campus Police Department operates Monday through Sunday, and security guards may be scheduled to work shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. during these days.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Campus Patrol and Safety (75%)

• Patrol campus areas on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle to prevent and report crime.
• Secure campus buildings and inspect rooms and grounds for safety, maintenance, and property issues.
• Provide security for events occurring on campus and assist with community related programs as needed.
• Help implement safety policies to maintain a secure campus environment.

Reporting and Legal Support (20%)

• Keep daily activity logs and prepare reports (e.g., incident reports) for supervisors.
• Testify in court or legal proceedings when required.
• Maintain and use issued security equipment (e.g., keys; flashlight; department cell phone; radio, etc.) properly.

Additional Support Duties (5%)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT

Work activities may involve the use of standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, telephones, and other related devices. Security guards are also required to operate departmental equipment, including but not limited to flashlights, radios, cell phones, and campus security vehicles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). to create documents, manage data, prepare reports, and support daily operations, as needed.
• Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the physical layout of the campus.
• Knowledge of security practices.
• Knowledge of campus and local resources for emergency situations.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to operate campus security vehicles and required equipment and tools as needed.

JOB STANDARDS/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.

JOB LOCATION

This on-site position is based in the Campus Police Department located on the main campus of Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.

Human Resources Office
Telephone: [phone]; FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

The following link will direct you to a reporting section of the college’s website: How Do I Report

Advertised: 07 Apr 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time