Security Patrol Officer, Campus Safety

Overview

Job responsibilities cover proactive patrols, responses to security and service calls, campus safety, traffic control, event support, and collaboration with university leadership to maintain a secure and welcoming environment at Lipscomb University and Lipscomb Academy facilities.

• Conduct pro-active, high visibility preventive patrols of Lipscomb University main campus and any/all off site facilities (including all buildings and grounds associated with Lipscomb Academy).
• Respond to dispatched calls for service/assistance via Lipscomb University Security dispatch center. Calls for service include but are not limited to medical calls, building locks/unlocks, vehicle assistance, maintenance department assistance, traffic control, safety concerns, on campus vehicle crashes, suspicious activity, etc.
• Respond to requests via dispatch for safety escorts of students, faculty, staff, or visitors from buildings to vehicles or vice versa.
• Conduct scheduled locks/unlocks of buildings and/or rooms across the university campus.
• Observe and investigate any unusual or suspicious circumstance. Remain attentive for, report, document and follow up on potential security concerns and hazards such as lighting, access control, alarm systems, fire safety and other concerns that may affect safety or the effective operation of the University.
• Enforce parking regulations on campus through ticketing, immobilizing, and/or towing as appropriate.
• Work with Parking Coordinator to conduct closures of parking spaces/lots for scheduled events or any needs of the university/academy.
• Participate in community relations activities as directed by shift supervisor or Director of Operations.
• Develop and maintain healthy relationships with university faculty, staff, students, & families.
• Have daily interaction with university faculty, staff and students that actively promotes a safe and welcoming environment conducive to learning and growth.
• Work with Shift Supervisor and/or the Director of Operations to develop, enhance, and operationalize emergency action plans (e.g., fire, inclement weather, active shooter).
• Demonstrate a high level of awareness, good judgment, and critical thinking skills in all aspects of the position. Utilize experience and skills to respond appropriately when threats to property or individuals occur.
• Regularly self-audit and evaluate procedures, systems, and facilities, and actively engage in developing and enhancing these areas in coordination with the Director of Operations.
• Assist Academy School Security Officers with needs related to Academy security operations (including traffic control during morning drop off & afternoon pick-up, enhanced security presence during special events, and coverage when SSO are unavailable).
• Assist with special events on university campus as directed by Director of Operations and/or Director of Support Services.
• Actively work with Director of Operations to develop and enhance patrol procedures, protocols, and training.
• Work independently and be self-sufficient; work with others in a cooperative, collaborative manner.
• Utilize report writing program to document incidents on campus as needed.
• Detain/arrest subjects as needed within guidelines prescribed by the State of Tennessee Armed Guard Licensing.
• Assist First Responders (Police, Fire, EMS) as requested when they are dispatched to the university campus.
• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner and exemplify a Christ-like servant attitude towards others in the Lipscomb Community.
• Any other tasks as directed by shift supervisor, Director of Operations, Support Service, Communications, and the Chief of Security.

• Attend regular staff meetings as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as appropriate.
• Maintain current certifications and licenses, in coordination with the Director of Operations.
• Engage in additional duties as necessary.
• Actively participate in department training (including firearms training, less lethal weapons, de-escalation, active shooter, vehicle operations, officer safety, etc.).
• Actively participate in accreditation processes, as tasked by Director of Operations and/or Executive Director.
• Maintain all issued equipment to be always operational (to include firearms, uniforms, less lethal weapons, gun belt, vehicles, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• 3+ years of experience in security, law enforcement, military, corrections, or combination.
• Active Tennessee Armed Guard License (preferred but not required).
• Understanding of basic communications software and technology (preferred but not required).
• Understanding of basic patrol and dispatch procedures (preferred but not required).
• Shift differential pay applies for 3rd shift.
• Have a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• Pass background check and drug screening.

• Base pay dependent on experience.
• Health Insurance for full-time employees.
• 403b matching…