Security Guard

Tennessee Board of Regents; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Board of Regents is seeking a Security Guard to support campus safety on campus in Nashville. The role provides general security services and assists campus police with routine patrols and security measures to protect students, faculty and staff.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Tennessee driver’s license. Prior security or law enforcement experience is preferred, along with strong customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols campus by foot, bicycle or motor vehicle.
• Identifies and reports suspected crimes, accidents or suspicious activities.
• Reports accidents and informs proper authorities as required.
• Provides security for special events.
• Writes citations for parking violations.
• Provides direction and/or instruction to faculty, staff and students in emergencies.
• Monitors classrooms, offices and buildings for safety and maintenance concerns.
• Maintains security equipment and department records.
• May testify in court or during legal proceedings as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Self-control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Security Guard

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides general security services to the campus and assists campus police officers with routine patrols and other security measures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform job duties from the assigned campus or work location. Patrols campus by foot, bicycle or motor vehicle. Identifies and reports suspected crimes, accidents or activities of a questionable/suspicious nature. Reports accidents involving persons or property, reporting probable cause of accidents, pursuing appropriate course of action and informing proper authorities as required. Provides security for special events. Writes citations for parking violations. Provides direction and/or instruction to faculty, staff and students in unusual or emergency situations. Participates in campus training for emergencies and for law enforcement officers. Monitors classrooms, offices and buildings for safety and/or maintenance concerns. Maintains and utilizes security equipment. Maintains department records and prepares reports. May testify in court or during legal proceedings as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Tennessee driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior security or law enforcement experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work in varying conditions, including indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Good customer service skills. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a wide range of faculty, staff and student population. Demonstrated self-restraint in challenging and/or difficult situations. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Ability to occasionally travel throughout the service area as needed. Shifts and campus assignments vary and are based on current need

Open Until Filled: Yes

Rate of Pay: $31,239.00 to $37,479.00 annually, depending on experience

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week