Security Guard 1

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chattanooga State campus seeks a Security Guard 1 to assist the campus police in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. The guard will monitor spaces, traffic, and incidents, respond to emergencies, and support students and staff as needed.

The position reports to the campus Chief of Police. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and a Tennessee Private Protective Services License (Unarmed), plus one year of security experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and Tennessee Private Protective Services License (Unarmed) are required.
• One year of security-related work experience is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor campus spaces and traffic to deter and report safety concerns.
• Escort or transport individuals as needed and provide assistance during emergencies.
• Lock/unlock buildings and monitor access to maintain security.
• Prepare clear incident and activity reports for campus police.
• Coordinate with campus police and respond to alarms or disturbances as required.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Private Protective Services License (Unarmed)

Job description

Security Guard at Chattanooga State campus

Our Purpose

We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values

We cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment.

We Care About The Well-being Of Each Other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission

We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

Position Summary

The Security Guard 1 position reports to the campus Chief of Police and provides general security functions that ensure a safe and healthy learning and working environment for all constituents of the College. The Security Guard monitors physical spaces, persons, and traffic to detect, prevent, report, and respond appropriately and to support the goals and objectives of the College’s strategic plan.

Essential Functions

Holistic Student Support

• Must be able to demonstrate care for the well‑being of students through supportive services by providing a caring and helpful attitude.
• Monitor general campus activities and functions; observe and report questionable/suspicious activities; interact with persons on campus; prepare reports on accidents or injuries such as seizures, scrapes, or falls; provide vehicle assistance such as recharging batteries and unlocking cars.
• Escort or drive a golf cart to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
• Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when the switchboard is closed.
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
• Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.

Teaching Excellence

• Ensure a safe learning environment by monitoring all buildings, rooms, and lots for suspicious activity and serving on‑call for assisting faculty and students with any security needs throughout class meeting times.
• Lock or unlock buildings and rooms.

Organizational Culture

• Support and advance the College’s commitment to creating a welcoming and respectful environment for all.
• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts and activities when appropriate.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain the security of the premises.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Program Innovation and Fiscal stewardship

• Monitor and manage resources appropriately to avoid waste.
• Serve as a resource within the department for potential ideas for continuous improvement of processes, services, and supports.
• Monitor campus traffic; direct and control traffic including pedestrian and vehicle traffic; patrol parking areas; issue parking and traffic tickets; call in and prepare reports of traffic accidents.
• Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
• Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
• Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent the passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure the security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.

Knowledge, Skills, And Work Characteristics

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Qualifications

• Education and training: High School Diploma or GED and Tennessee Department of Commerce Private Protective Services License Unarmed Security Guard.
• Work Experience: One-year involving security work.
• Valid driver's license.

Salary Range: $32,429 - $38,105

Open until filled: Yes