Security Officer, First Shift at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee

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.

• 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

• High School Diploma required or


• 3 -12 months law enforcement work experience preferred