Security Officer, Knoxville

LMU-DCOM; Harrogate (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University is seeking a Security Officer for their Knoxville campus. This full-time position involves ensuring campus security, conducting patrols, and maintaining a safe environment for all faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must meet specific qualifications, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to legally carry a firearm. The role is crucial for maintaining the university's commitment to a secure campus environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a psychological evaluation according to state requirements.
• Must be 21 years or older to be an armed guard.
• Preferred: law enforcement and/or security training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security rounds of all property.
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students.
• Respond to reports of crime and incidents.

Skills

Ability to fire a weapon accurately

Self-defense capabilities

Ability to react quickly in emergencies

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Security Officer, Knoxville Department SECURITY Position Category Staff Full Time 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 Lmu- West Knoxville

Job Duty

Job Duty

Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large

Job Duty

must be able to fire a weapon accurately

Job Duty

must be able to defend himself/herself and others with and without the use of deadly force

Job Duty

promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;

Job Duty

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

Job Duty

conduct regular security rounds of all property

Job Duty

maintain security of all keys and key access

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sufficiently complete new employee training

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research, report crime and incidents

Job Duty

research, report crime and incidents

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address policy violations when observed

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report all maintenance and grounds issues through daily activity reporting;

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conduct traffic safety, issue traffic and parking citations

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must have ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action

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maintain Emergency Response certification

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complete daily activity reports, incidents reports, consult and understand pass-on book information since the individual s last shift;

Job Duty

maintain officer code of conduct in accordance with Faculty/Staff Policy Manual expectations;

Job Duty

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;

Job Duty

maintain and display a high degree of professionalism in appearance and in the performance of all regular duties

Job Duty

must exert themselves physically for short periods of time, such as running and lifting;

Job Duty

maintain yearly Security recertification through the State;

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S04537P Job Open Date 05/23/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary 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.

Background Check Statement

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.

Quicklink for Posting https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/40054

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Have you ever been arrested, cited, indicated, charged with, convicted of a criminal, disorderly or subject of an order of protection, or instance of domestic violence or detained by any law enforcement officer (including military police)? If yes please explain: (Open Ended Question)
• Are you 21 years old or older?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have a high school or GED diploma?
• Yes, I have a diploma
• No
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Higher Education

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