Campus Security Guard

About the role

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution located in Cleveland, Tennessee. The Campus Security Guard position is part-time and temporary, not to exceed 29 hours per week.

Essential Job Functions

• Patrol campus areas on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle to prevent and report crime.
• Secure campus buildings and inspect rooms and grounds for safety, maintenance, and property issues.
• Provide security for events occurring on campus and assist with community related programs as needed.
• Help implement safety policies to maintain a secure campus environment.

Reporting and Legal Support

• Keep daily activity logs and prepare reports (e.g., incident reports) for supervisors.
• Testify in court or legal proceedings when required.
• Maintain and use issued security equipment (e.g., keys; flashlight; department cell phone; radio, etc.) properly.

Additional Support Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT

• Work activities may involve the use of standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, telephones, and other related devices.
• Security guards are also required to operate departmental equipment, including but not limited to flashlights, radios, cell phones, and campus security vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills And Responsibilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) to create documents, manage data, prepare reports, and support daily operations, as needed.
• Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the physical layout of the campus.
• Knowledge of security practices.
• Knowledge of campus and local resources for emergency situations.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to operate campus security vehicles and required equipment and tools as needed.

Job Standards/Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.

Job Location

This on-site position is based in the Campus Police Department located on the main campus of Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee.