Security and Parking Officer

Job Description

Patrols, observes and reports accidents or activities of a questionable/suspicious nature; reports accidents involving persons or property; reporting probable cause of accidents and pursues appropriate course of action and informs proper authorities as required; directs and controls traffic on campus; testifies in court or legal proceedings as required; issues parking citations; operates and maintains security equipment; keeps records and makes reports; and performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience in security work
• Possession of a valid Tennessee operator license as issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety
• Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances and not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States
• Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by the employing agency

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University. Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire. An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section. You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.