Security Officer, Multiple Shifts

Meharry Medical College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution is seeking a Security Officer for multiple shifts in Nashville, TN. This entry-level role involves protecting property and citizens, conducting investigations, and enforcing laws on campus. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, an ability to maintain effective relationships, and ideally have some law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a high school diploma.
• Experience in law enforcement preferred.
• Strong situational awareness and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Investigates crimes and accidents, directs traffic, and patrols campus.
• Conducts escorts and enforces campus policies and laws.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to attain an Armed Security License

Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations

Knowledge of campus policies, City, and State laws

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Knowledge of effective methods of investigation

Education

High School Diploma

3-12 months law enforcement work experience

Job description

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Employees in this class are under general supervision; performs investigations of crimes and accidents, protects property, facilities and citizens by law enforcement; provides escort service; performs related and occasionally other duties as assigned.

Daily Operations

• Investigates suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrests suspected individuals
• Directs and controls traffic, monitors parking operation, and issues parking tickets; investigates accidents
• Patrols the campus, business office, classrooms, recreational facilities, dormitories, hospital, facility, etc. by foot or motor vehicle while armed with handgun.
• Performs related and occasionally other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills

• Ability to attain an Armed Security License
• Ability to qualify with a Glock 40 cal handgun
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action
• Knowledge of campus policies, City, and State laws
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of geographic area of the campus
• Ability to ascertain facts by personal contact, observations, and to determine proper course of action
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, the public, and other employees
• Ability to enforce laws firmly, tactfully with respect for the rights of others
• Knowledge of effective methods of investigation
• Ability to learn to operate law enforcement equipment required in the performance of required duties
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and written
  
  

Required Experience And Education

• High School Diploma required or
• 3 –12 months law enforcement work experience preferred

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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