Armed Campus Security Officer

The Security Officer (Armed) will conduct the day-to-day activities to ensure a secure campus

Required Qualifications

* High school diploma; valid drivers license; must successfully pass a background check; must be 21 years old or older to be an armed guard

Preferred Qualifications

law enforcement and/or security training

Physical Demands

Campus

Job Duty

Job Duty

Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large

Job Duty

must be able to fire a weapon accurately

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must be able to defend himself/herself and others with and without the use of deadly force

Job Duty

promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;

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participate on University committees in the absences of the chief; maintain knowledge and compliance with faculty/staff policy manual, Security SOP , student handbook, and other policy manuals

Job Duty

conduct regular security rounds of all property

Job Duty

maintain security of all keys and key access

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sufficiently complete new employee training

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research, report crime and incidents

Job Duty

research, report crime and incidents

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address policy violations when observed

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report all maintenance and grounds issues through daily activity reporting;

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conduct traffic safety, issue traffic and parking citations

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must have ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action

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maintain Emergency Response certification

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complete daily activity reports, incidents reports, consult and understand pass-on book information since the individual s last shift;

Job Duty

maintain officer code of conduct in accordance with Faculty/Staff Policy Manual expectations;

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completion of required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University programs, both on campus and at the extended sites;

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maintain and display a high degree of professionalism in appearance and in the performance of all regular duties

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must exert themselves physically for short periods of time, such as running and lifting;

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maintain yearly Security recertification through the State;

Posting Number

Posting Number S05222P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 04/23/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 08/23/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at  or human resources .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Have you ever been arrested, cited, indicated, charged with, convicted of a criminal, disorderly or subject of an order of protection, or instance of domestic violence or detained by any law enforcement officer (including military police)?
  
  If yes please explain:

  (Open Ended Question)

• Are you 21 years old or older?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a high school or GED diploma?
  • Yes, I have a diploma
  • No
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