Government Careers
  • Security Officer, Multiple Shifts

  • MEHARRY
  • Nashville, Tennessee 37247 United States View Map
Law Enforcement Officer

Employees in this class are under general supervision; performs investigations of crimes and accidents, protects property, facilities and citizens by law enforcement; provides escort service; performs related and occasionally other duties as assigned.

DailyOperations

  • Investigates suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrests suspected individuals
  • Directs and controls traffic, monitors parking operation, and issues parking tickets; investigates accidents
  • Patrols the campus, business office, classrooms, recreational facilities, dormitories, hospital, facility, etc. by foot or motor vehicle while armed with handgun.
  • Performs related and occasionally other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

  • Ability to attain an Armed Security License
  • Ability to qualify with a Glock 40 cal handgun
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action
  • Knowledge of campus policies, City, and State laws
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Knowledge of geographic area of the campus
  • Ability to ascertain facts by personal contact, observations, and to determine proper course of action
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, the public, and other employees
  • Ability to enforce laws firmly, tactfully with respect for the rights of others
  • Knowledge of effective methods of investigation
  • Ability to learn to operate law enforcement equipment required in the performance of required duties
  • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and written

Required Experience and Education

  • High School Diploma required or
  • 3 –12 months law enforcement work experience preferred
Law Enforcement Officer

Employees in this class are under general supervision; performs investigations of crimes and accidents, protects property, facilities and citizens by law enforcement; provides escort service; performs related and occasionally other duties as assigned.

DailyOperations

  • Investigates suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrests suspected individuals
  • Directs and controls traffic, monitors parking operation, and issues parking tickets; investigates accidents
  • Patrols the campus, business office, classrooms, recreational facilities, dormitories, hospital, facility, etc. by foot or motor vehicle while armed with handgun.
  • Performs related and occasionally other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

  • Ability to attain an Armed Security License
  • Ability to qualify with a Glock 40 cal handgun
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action
  • Knowledge of campus policies, City, and State laws
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Knowledge of geographic area of the campus
  • Ability to ascertain facts by personal contact, observations, and to determine proper course of action
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, the public, and other employees
  • Ability to enforce laws firmly, tactfully with respect for the rights of others
  • Knowledge of effective methods of investigation
  • Ability to learn to operate law enforcement equipment required in the performance of required duties
  • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and written

Required Experience and Education

  • High School Diploma required or
  • 3 –12 months law enforcement work experience preferred
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