Security Officer, Orange Park, FL (Armed)

Lincoln Memorial University; Orange Park, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University is seeking an Armed Security Officer in Orange Park, FL to maintain campus security and respond to incidents. The role requires firearm proficiency, strong compliance with university policies, and the ability to perform routine rounds with careful reporting in the RMS system.

The candidate must meet state requirements, pass evaluations, background checks, and drug testing, with a commitment to professional conduct and immediate emergency responsiveness; evening/shift

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must pass psychological evaluation per state requirements.
• Background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Promote LMU mission to faculty, staff, students and community.
• Fire a weapon accurately when needed.
• Defend self and others with/without deadly force.
• Maintain professional relationships with faculty, staff and students.
• Participate on university committees in the chief’s absence.
• Ensure compliance with policy manuals and SOPs.
• Conduct regular security rounds of all property.
• Maintain security of keys and key access.
• Complete new employee training.
• Report crimes and incidents in RMS system.
• Address policy violations as observed.
• Report maintenance and grounds issues daily.
• Conduct traffic safety and issue citations.
• Respond quickly and calmly in emergencies; determine proper actions.
• Maintain Emergency Response certification.
• Complete daily activity and incident reports.

Skills

Firearm proficiency

Emergency response

Security rounds

Education

High school diploma

Armed Guard Training Program

Psychological evaluation compliance training

Tools

RMS system

Job description

Security Officer, Orange Park, FL (Armed)

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

Department

SECURITY

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
• 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
• operates and maintains enforcement equipment
• perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Number

S04966P

Job Open Date

10/09/2026

Job Close Date

02/28/2027

Open Until Filled No

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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