Armed Security Officer

Armed Security Officer

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Armed Security Officer at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Non-Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

Campus Security

Hours

40

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:

The Armed Security Officer position exists to patrol the campus, protect property, and respond to emergency situations and requests for assistance.

This position is eligible to receive a shift differential. This position offers paid training.

Belmont's Office of Campus Security is here around the clock — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — to keep our community safe. Our team of more than 40 trained officers patrols campus, responds to emergencies and works alongside students, faculty and staff to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who calls Belmont home. Every OCS officer is trained to respond to medical, criminal and weather-related emergencies.

• Maintain a positive and courteous demeanor at all times; practice open dialogue and understanding, and communicate with others in an honest, professional, and respectful manner.
• Interact, provide and exchange information with students, employees and guests; develops a rapport with members of the university community and surrounding areas; participate in community relations activities.
• Demonstrate a high level of awareness, good judgment, and critical thinking skills in all aspects of the position.
• Conduct pro-active, high visibility patrol to prevent theft, vandalism, or other criminal offenses and to identify opportunities to engage and provide service to the campus community and visitors. Observe for and investigate unusual or suspicious circumstances, inappropriate use of University facilities or property. Remain attentive for, report, and follow up on potential security concerns and hazards such as lighting, access control, alarm systems, fire safety, and other concerns that may affect the safety or effective operation of the University. Enforce parking regulations on campus by ticketing, immobilizing, and towing as appropriate.
• Perform general security duties including escorts, jump starts, vehicle accesses, response to fire/duress/burglar alarms, medical/psychological emergencies, and calls for service; building checks, accesses, lock ups, and preliminary investigation of incidents occurring on campus. May provide direction to contract security such as CSC and Apex at special events. May respond to and assist with traffic accidents on or in close proximity to campus until the arrival of proper authorities. May respond to provide assistance and service to members of the BU community in proximity to campus as needed.
• Act as first responder to incidents and emergencies. Maintains a working knowledge of the University’s Emergency Management Plan; establishes command and implements ICS on any significant crime, emergency, or other serious incident, in accordance with NIMS / ICS training and the Belmont emergency management plan. May perform first aid and assist police, fire, EMS, and other responders. Acts as liaison with local law enforcement agencies. Participates in debriefs and critiques to ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensure all needed notifications have been made in timely fashion, that accurate information has been communicated, and that information has been properly documented via incidents via incident reports, maintenance requests, field interview cards, jump start forms, vehicle assistance forms, affidavits of complaint, and student misconduct forms.
• May assist with orienting new hires to duties and responsibilities. May present on security-related topics for the campus community as well as presenting in-service training for officers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;

• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;

• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Must be trained in, or have the ability to complete training in, critical incident management including the Incident Command System, the National Incident Management System, and the IPMBA Bicycle Certification Program.

• Self-restraint in challenging situations

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate observations and explain actions, and to write clear and concise reports, as well as make presentations to campus groups

• Active listening skills and an ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

• An ability to relate to and gain the confidence and cooperation of the university community, an ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of people and act calmly and rationally in an emergency

• An ability to work with minimal supervision, handle multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality

• An ability to operate computer equipment and a two-way radio.

• An ability to take ownership and actively seek chances to assist others.

• An ability to assess/effectively manage crises.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.

• An ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education

A high school diploma or equivalency is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, or Law Enforcement is preferred.

Required Experience

Be a registered armed security guard in the State of Tennessee or be able to qualify. Be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid ID. Be a citizen, or resident alien, of the United States. Be legally mentally competent. Be of good moral character. Be free of habitual drunkenness or narcotics addiction or dependence. Must be able to pass an FBI/TBI-based background check. The State of Tennessee requires sentences/probation to be completed at least 5 years prior. Have no disability which would prevent performance of duties. Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Position includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals. Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. This position requires sitting, repetitive hand motion, hearing, listening, talking, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, kneeling/squatting, crouching, crawling, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing, shoveling, frequently lifting up to 20 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting over 50 pounds. Must meet the state-regulated training requirements. A minimum of three years’ experience demonstrating reliability and accountability, good judgment, good customer service skills, discretion, decision-making and problem-solving abilities, teamwork and excellent interpersonal skills is required. Related experience in an institution of higher education is preferred. First Aid and CPR certification and a demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural setting is also preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.