Security Officer, Orange Park, FL (Armed)

Lincoln Memorial University; Orange Park (FL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University seeks an Armed Security Officer to protect the Orange Park campus. The role requires vigilance, ASSESSING risks, and enforcing campus policies while coordinating with university leadership.

The position is full-time, on campus in Orange Park, FL, with duties including security rounds, reporting, and emergency response. Prior security or law-enforcement experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass psychological evaluation.
• Background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• maintain security of all keys and key access.
• conduct regular security rounds of all property.
• maintain yearly Security recertification through the State.
• 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.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check

Psychological evaluation

Drug test

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Security Officer, Orange Park, FL (Armed)

Position Title Security Officer, Orange Park, FL (Armed)

Department

Department SECURITY

Position Category

Position Category Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Security Officer (Armed) shall maintain a working knowledge and comply with all LMU handbooks. 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 pass drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

law enforcement and/or security training; must successfully the Armed Guard Training Program

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Orange Park Florida

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

Job Duty

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

Job Duty

sufficiently complete new employee training

Job Duty

research, report crime and incidents

Job Duty

responsible for submitting in the RMS system the tracking, and reporting of crimes and incident statistics

Job Duty

address policy violations when observed

Job Duty

report all maintenance and grounds issues through daily activity reporting

Job Duty

conduct traffic safety, issue traffic and parking citations

Job Duty

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

Job Duty

maintain Emergency Response certification

Job Duty

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

Job Duty

operates and maintains enforcement equipment

Job Duty

perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Number

Posting Number S05348P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/09/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 02/28/2027

Open Until Filled No

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.

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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