Security Communications Officer

Job Description

The Security Communications Operator shall maintain a working knowledge of and comply with all LMU handbooks/policy manuals. The Security Communications Operator will conduct the day-to-day activities necessary to ensure a secure campus.

• High school diploma.

• Law enforcement and/or security training.

• Campus
• Harrogate, Tennessee

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and the community at large.
• Maintain knowledge and compliance with faculty / staff handbook, Security SOP, student policy handbook, and other policy manuals.
• Monitor all cameras and fire alarms inside the communication center.
• Answer all Security telephone and radio calls, and dispatch the security officer on duty accordingly.
• Maintain an accurate log of all calls received, alarms received, and dispatched times.
• Complete at least 40 hours of new employee training.
• Report all maintenance and grounds issues through daily activity reporting.
• Respond quickly to emergencies.
• Maintain Emergency Response certification.
• Complete daily activity reports, consult and understand pass-on book information.
• Maintain employee code of conduct in accordance with Faculty/Staff Policy Manual expectations.
• Complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University.
• Maintain and display a high degree of professionalism in appearance and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Posting Number: S05358P

Job Open Date: 06/22/2026

Job Close Date: 10/22/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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.