Security Patrol Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in security, law enforcement, military, corrections, or a combination of these fields.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license.
• Pass a background check and drug screening.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Active Tennessee Armed Guard License is preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of communications software and technology is preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of patrol and dispatch procedures is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Active Tennessee Armed Guard License.
• Basic understanding of communications software and technology.
• Basic understanding of patrol and dispatch procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-visibility preventive patrols of the university's main campus, off-site facilities, and Lipscomb Academy buildings and grounds.
• Respond to dispatched calls for service, including medical calls, building access requests, vehicle assistance, maintenance assistance, traffic control, safety concerns, crashes, and suspicious activity.
• Provide safety escorts to students, faculty, staff, and visitors between buildings and vehicles.
• Conduct scheduled building and room locks and unlocks.
• Observe and investigate unusual or suspicious circumstances; report, document, and follow up on security concerns and hazards.
• Enforce campus parking regulations through ticketing, immobilizing vehicles, and towing as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the Parking Coordinator on parking space and lot closures for events and other university or Academy needs.
• Participate in community relations activities as directed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with university faculty, staff, students, and families, promoting a safe and welcoming environment.
• Work with the Shift Supervisor and/or Director of Operations to develop and operationalize emergency action plans.
• Use sound judgment and critical thinking to respond appropriately to threats to people or property.
• Evaluate procedures, systems, and facilities and help improve them in coordination with the Director of Operations.
• Assist Academy School Security Officers with security operations, including traffic control, event coverage, and filling in when needed.
• Assist with university special events as directed by the Director of Operations and/or Director of Support Services.
• Help develop and improve patrol procedures, protocols, and training with the Director of Operations.
• Work independently and cooperatively with others.
• Use the report-writing program to document campus incidents as needed.
• Detain or arrest subjects as needed within the guidelines of the State of Tennessee Armed Guard Licensing.
• Assist police, fire, and EMS personnel when requested.
• Attend staff meetings as needed and maintain appropriate relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain current certifications and licenses in coordination with the Director of Operations.
• Participate in department training, including firearms, less-lethal weapons, de-escalation, active shooter response, vehicle operations, and officer safety.
• Participate in accreditation processes as assigned.
• Keep all issued equipment operational, including firearms, uniforms, less-lethal weapons, gun belt, and vehicles.
• Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors, department leadership, Support Services, or Communications.
• Maintain professional conduct and exemplify a Christ-like servant attitude toward the Lipscomb community.

Benefits

• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 403(b) matching investments up to 5%.
• Two weeks of paid leave per year.
• Tuition discounts.
• All equipment issued.
• Shift differential pay applies for third shift.