Security Officer - Full Time

About this position

Armed Security Officer

Department: Serva Security, Serva LLC SPCA
Reports To: Security Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting security patrols and monitoring premises to prevent and respond to security incidents.
• When faced with a threat, be capable of choosing the appropriate and legal level of force necessary to preserve the life and safety of our clients.
• Secure campus and personnel by patrolling campus, including buildings, parking lots, and athletic fields, as well as inspecting buildings and access points.
• Maintain a positive and courteous demeanor, and communicate with others in a professional and respectful manner.
• Aid with daily carpool and traffic control.
• Accompany personnel and students between buildings and parking lots - upon request.
• Formally log all observations, occurrences, and surveillance activities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Politely direct campus guests to appropriate log-in points and professionally notify unwanted visitors to leave the campus grounds.

Preferred Candidate Qualities

• Four years or more of law enforcement experience.
• Four years or more of military experience.
• Four years or more of school security/SRO experience.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED trained.

Minimum Standards

• Current Tennessee Armed Officer License.
• Completed an approved TN Active Shooter course.
• Pass Serva’s Physical Fitness Test.
• Demonstrable Firearms Skill and Training.
• Willing to put yourself in harm’s way for others.
• Must pass the TBI criminal background check required to work in educational facilities with children present.
• Be able to comply with the eligibility to work in the United States via a Federal E-Verify check.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to do 50 push-ups, then 50 sit-ups (or a 70-second plank), and 50 bodyweight squats in less than 8 minutes.
• Work will be indoor and outdoor and require long periods of movement and activity.
• Employment typically requires standing, walking, and working in noisy environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Carry firearms and other required security items at all times.

Pay

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