Security Patrol Officer, Campus Safety

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Patrol Officer will conduct pro-active, high visibility preventive patrols of Lipscomb University's main campus and off-site facilities, including all buildings and grounds associated with Lipscomb Academy. This role involves responding to dispatched calls for service, providing safety escorts, conducting building locks/unlocks, enforcing parking regulations, and participating in community relations activities. The officer will also assist in developing and operationalizing emergency action plans, maintaining relationships with university faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment conducive to learning. This position requires a high level of awareness, good judgment, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to respond appropriately to threats and self-audit procedures. The officer will also support Academy School Security Officers and assist with special events on campus. Collaboration with the Director of Operations to enhance patrol procedures, protocols, and training is expected. The role requires independent work and the ability to work cooperatively with others, utilizing report writing programs and detaining/arresting subjects as needed within state guidelines. Assistance to First Responders and maintaining a professional, Christ-like servant attitude are paramount. Additional duties include attending staff meetings, developing relationships with law enforcement agencies, maintaining certifications, participating in department training, and ensuring all issued equipment is operational.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in security, law enforcement, military, corrections, or combination
Have a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
Pass background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Active Tennessee Armed Guard License.
Understanding of basic communications software and technology.
Understanding of basic patrol and dispatch procedures.

Responsibilities

Conduct pro-active, high visibility preventive patrols of Lipscomb University main campus and any/all off site facilities.
Respond to dispatched calls for service/assistance via Lipscomb University Security dispatch center.
Respond to requests via dispatch for safety escorts of students, faculty, staff, or visitors.
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.
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.
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.
Work with Shift Supervisor and/or the Director of Operations to develop, enhance, and operationalize emergency action plans.
Demonstrate a high level of awareness, good judgment, and critical thinking skills.
Utilize experience and skills to respond appropriately when threats to property or individuals occur.
Regularly self-audit and evaluate procedures, systems, and facilities, and actively engage in developing and enhancing these areas.
Assist Academy School Security Officers with any needs related to Academy security operations.
Assist with any/all special events on university campus as directed by Director of Operations and/or Director of Support Services.
Actively work with Director of Operations to develop and enhance patrol procedures, protocols, and training.
Work independently and is self-sufficient.
Work with others in a cooperative, collaborative manner.
Utilize report writing program to document incidents on campus as needed.
Detain/arrest subjects as needed within guidelines prescribed by the State of Tennessee Armed Guard Licensing.
Assist First Responders (Police, Fire, EMS) as requested when they are dispatched to university campus.
Always conduct yourself in a professional manner and exemplify a Christ-like servant attitude towards others in the Lipscomb Community.
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.
Actively participate in accreditation processes, as tasked by Director of Operations and/or Executive Director.
Maintain all issued equipment to be always operational.