Security Officer, Multiple Shifts

Meharry Medical College

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Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description
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.

Daily Operations
  • 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
About this role

Summary

Investigates crimes, protects property, and enforces laws on campus.

Job title

Security Officer, Multiple Shifts

Experience level

entry level

Industry

security

Location requirements

On-site position, remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

armed security licenseGlock 40 calemergency responsecampus policiesCity lawsoral instructionsgeographic knowledgeinvestigation methodslaw enforcement equipmentcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

investigationlaw enforcementpatrolemergency response
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