Job Description

Security Patrol Officer, Campus Safety

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pro-active, high visibility preventive patrols of Lipscomb University main campus and any/all off site facilities. (This includes all buildings and grounds associated with Lipscomb Academy.)
• Respond to dispatched calls for service/assistance via Lipscomb University Security dispatch center. (Calls for service to include but not limited to medical calls, building locks/unlocks, vehicle assistance, maintenance department assistance, traffic control, safety concerns, on campus vehicle crashes, suspicious activity etc...)
• Respond to requests via dispatch for safety escorts of students, faculty, staff, or visitors from buildings to vehicles or vice versa.
• Conduct scheduled locks/unlocks of buildings and/or rooms across the university campus.
• Observe and investigate any unusual or suspicious circumstance. Remain attentive for, report, document and follow up on potential security concerns and hazards such as lighting, access control, alarm systems, fire safety and other concerns that may affect the safety or effective operation of the University.
• Enforce parking regulations on campus through ticketing, immobilizing, and/or towing as appropriate.
• Work with Parking Coordinator to conduct closures of parking spaces/lots for scheduled events or any needs of the university/academy.
• Participate in community relations activities as directed by shift supervisor or Director of Operations.
• Develop and maintain healthy relationships with university faculty, staff, students, & families.
• Have daily interaction with university faculty, staff and students that actively promotes a safe and welcoming environment that is conducive to learning and growing.

Additional Expectations:

• Attend regular staff meetings as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as appropriate.
• Maintain current certifications and licenses, in coordination with the Director of Operations.
• Engage in additional duties as necessary.
• Actively participate in department training (including but not limited to firearms training, less lethal weapons, de-escalation, active shooter, vehicle operations, officer safety, etc...)
• Actively participate in accreditation processes, as tasked by Director of Operations and/or Executive Director.
• Maintain all issued equipment to be always operational. (To include but not limited to firearms, uniforms, less lethal weapons, gun belt, vehicles, etc....)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in security, law enforcement, military, corrections, or combination
• Have Active Tennessee Armed Guard License. (Preferred but not required)
• Understanding of basic communications software and technology (preferred but not required).
• Understanding of basic patrol and dispatch procedures (preferred but not required).
• Shift differential pay applies for 3rd
• Have a valid Tennessee driver's license.
• Pass background check and drug screening.

Salary & Benefits:

• Base pay dependent on experience.
• Health Insurance for full-time employees.
• 403b matching investments. (Up to 5%)
• 2 weeks paid leave per year.
• Tuition discounts.
• All equipment issued.

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