Security Officer - Full Time

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 lawful level of force necessary to preserve our clients' lives and safety.
• 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.
• 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.
• Be outgoing and approachable while providing protective services.
• Develop professional relationships with the staff, students, and family of the school community.
• Collaborate in problem-solving and proactively address needs.
• Learn and understand the school culture and deliver services in keeping with that culture.

Preferred Candidate Qualities

• Prior law enforcement experience.
• Prior military service, honorable discharge.
• Prior school security/SRO experience.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED trained.

Minimum Standards

• Current Tennessee Armed Officer License.
• Completed an approved TN Active Shooter course.
• Passed Serva’s Physical Fitness Test.
• Demonstrated firearms skill and training.
• Willing to put yourself in harm’s way for others.
• 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.

Company Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Voluntary short and long-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental gap insurance options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.

About the Role

This is a full-time position on a two-officer team. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with continued employment throughout the summer months.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

Compensation: $25-$30 per hour, DOQ

Schedule

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with continued employment throughout the summer months.