Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Armed Security Officer

Department: Serva Security, Serva LLC SPCA
Reports To: Security Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Job Summary:

The Security Officer is responsible for conducting security patrols and monitoring school premises to prevent and respond to security incidents. This role includes securing the campus and personnel, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor, assisting with traffic control, and logging all observations accurately.

This position is the second of a two-officer team. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm. There are opportunities for additional site work, and there are summer hours as well.

• Conducting security patrols and monitoring premises to prevent and respond to security incidents.
• When faced with a threat, be capable of choosing the appropriate and legal level of force necessary to preserve the life and safety of our clients.
• Secure campus and personnel by patrolling campus, including buildings, parking lots, and athletic fields, as well as inspecting buildings and access points
• Maintain a positive and courteous demeanor, and communicate with others in a professional and respectful manner.
• Assist with daily carpool and traffic control.
• Accompany personnel and students between buildings and parking lots - upon request.
• Formally log all observations, occurrences, and surveillance activities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Politely direct campus guests to appropriate log-in points and professionally notify unwanted visitors to leave the campus grounds.

Preferred Candidate Qualities:

• Four years or more of law enforcement experience.
• Four years or more of military experience.
• Four years or more of school security/SRO experience.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED trained.

Minimum Standards:

• Current Tennessee Armed Officer License.
• Completed an approved TN Active Shooter course.
• Pass Serva’s Physical Fitness Test.
• Demonstrable Firearms Skill and Training.
• Willing to put yourself in harm’s way for others.
• Must pass the TBI criminal background check required to work in educational facilities with children present.
• Be able to comply with the eligibility to work in the United States via a Federal E-Verify check.

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to do 50 push-ups, then 50 sit-ups (or a 70-second plank), and 50 bodyweight squats in less than 8 minutes.
• Work will be indoor and outdoor and require long periods of movement and activity.
• Employment typically requires standing, walking, and working in noisy environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Carries firearms and other required security items at all times.

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