Security Officer, Harrogate

Lincoln Memorial University; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee seeks an Armed Security Officer to protect the campus community. The role requires vigilance, quick, calm decision-making in emergencies, and strict adherence to state requirements.

You will conduct regular security rounds, manage access and keys, complete daily and incident reports, report crimes in RMS, and uphold the university’s policies and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check and state-required evaluations.
• Must be 21 years old or older to be armed security.
• Preferred: law enforcement or security training.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to faculty, staff, students and to the community at large.
• Conduct regular security rounds of all property.
• Maintain security of all keys and key access.
• Complete daily activity reports and incident reports; report crimes in RMS.
• Respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and manage traffic and parking citations.

Skills

Armed guard eligibility

Education

High school diploma; valid driver's license; pass psych eval; background check; 21+ to be armed

Job description

The Security Officer (Armed) will conduct the day-to-day activities to ensure a secure campus

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma; valid drivers license; must pass a psychological evaluation according to state requirements; must successfully pass a background check; must be 21 years old or older to be an armed guard

Preferred Qualifications

• law enforcement and/or security training

Physical Demands

• Campus
• Campus Harrogate

Job Duties

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
• must be able to fire a weapon accurately
• must be able to defend himself/herself and others with and without the use of deadly force
• promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
• participate on University committees in the absences of the chief; maintain knowledge and compliance with faculty/staff policy manual, Security SOP , student handbook, and other policy manuals
• conduct regular security rounds of all property
• maintain security of all keys and key access
• sufficiently complete new employee training
• research, report crime and incidents
• responsible for submitting in the RMS system the tracking, and reporting of crimes and incident statistics
• address policy violations when observed
• report all maintenance and grounds issues through daily activity reporting;
• conduct traffic safety, issue traffic and parking citations
• must have ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action
• maintain Emergency Response certification
• complete daily activity reports, incidents reports, consult and understand pass-on book information since the individual s last shift;
• maintain officer code of conduct in accordance with Faculty/Staff Policy Manual expectations;
• completion of required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University programs, both on campus and at the extended sites;
• maintain and display a high degree of professionalism in appearance and in the performance of all regular duties
• must exert themselves physically for short periods of time, such as running and lifting;
• maintain yearly Security recertification through the State

Posting Number

Posting Number S05478P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/17/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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