Part-Time Security Officer, Knoxville
Company:
Lincoln Memorial University
Job Location:
Knoxville, Tennessee
Category:
Police and Public Safety
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Department: SECURITY
Position Category: Staff Part Time
Job Description
The Security Officers shall maintain a working knowledge and comply with all LMU handbooks; They will conduct the day-to-day activities to ensure a secure campus
Required Qualifications
High school diploma; valid drivers license; must successfully pass a background check; must be 21 years old or older to be an armed guard
Preferred Qualifications
law enforcement and/or security training
Campus: Lmu- West Knoxville
Posting Number: S04754P
Job Open Date: 01/21/2026
Job Close Date: 05/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Job Duties
Position Category: Staff Part Time
Job Description
The Security Officers shall maintain a working knowledge and comply with all LMU handbooks; They will conduct the day-to-day activities to ensure a secure campus
Required Qualifications
High school diploma; valid drivers license; must successfully pass a background check; must be 21 years old or older to be an armed guard
Preferred Qualifications
law enforcement and/or security training
Campus: Lmu- West Knoxville
Posting Number: S04754P
Job Open Date: 01/21/2026
Job Close Date: 05/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Job Duties
- Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
- promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
- participate on University committees
- maintain knowledge and compliance with faculty/staff policy manual, Security SOP, student policy handbook, and other policy manuals;
- conduct regular security rounds of all property
- maintain security of all keys and key access
- sufficiently complete new employee training
- research, report crime and incidents;
- address policy violations when observed
- report all maintenance and grounds issues through Daily Activity reporting;
- conduct traffic safety, issue traffic and parking citations
- respond quickly to emergencies
- maintain Emergency Response certification
- contact/coordinate with local authorities as necessary for emergencies of past incident follow up;
- complete daily activity reports, incidents reports, consult and understand pass-on book information since the individual s last shift
- Maintain officer code of conduct in accordance with Faculty/Staff Policy Manual expectations
- completion of required institutional, program accreditation and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites;
- Maintain and display a high degree of professionalism in appearance
- perform other duties as assigned
