Position: Armed Security Officer

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

Location: South Nashville Area

Job Summary:

The Security Officer is responsible for conducting security patrols and monitoring premises to prevent and respond to security incidents. This role involves securing the campus and personnel, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor, assisting with traffic control and overwatch duties. The use of video surveillance and access control software is required. The opportunity to compete for future full time positions with this client exists for high performing part time officers. Serva Security prefers to promote from within whenever possible.

• 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, including deadly force.
• 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 or other security duties as directed.
• 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.

Days and Hours:

• Saturdays 8am-4:30pm generally
• Primary fill in option for open Monday - Friday shifts 7:00 am - 3:00 pm or 12 pm - 8:30 pm
• High performing part time officers will be considered for full time positions as they become available

Preferred Candidate Qualities:

• Current, former or retired law enforcement or military.
• Law enforcement of security position of SRO.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED trained.

Minimum Standards:

• Must possess a current Tennessee Armed Security Guard License
• Must have completed Active Shooting Certification
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness test administered by Serva.
• Must demonstrate proficient firearms skills and training.
• Must be willing to place yourself in harm’s way for the protection of others.
• Must pass a TBI criminal background check for work in educational facilities.
• Must be able to work in the United States, verified by a Federal E-Verify check.

Waiver for Sworn Officers: Active sworn Tennessee police officers and sheriff deputies may have the TN Armed Security Guard License and Active Shooter Certification requirements waived.

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.

Company Benefits:

N/A. Eligibility for benefits requires working a minimum of 30 hours per week consistently for two consecutive months.

Company Overview:

Since 1998, Serva and SFM have provided Nashville’s finest churches, private schools, and other non-profits with a range of facility-related services, including facility management, security, technical maintenance, and custodial services.