Security Guard 2 Job at Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN 37044

The Security Guard 2 works under supervision of the Shift Sergeant/Operations Supervisor. The Security Guard 2 performs physical security, parking enforcement, general patrol duties and radio/telephone dispatching in support of Police Officers and other Public Safety staff.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Patrol campus, report suspected crimes, accidents or activities of a questionable/suspicious nature.
  • Radio communications including serving as dispatcher when required.
  • Parking enforcement and traffic control for designated special events.
  • Secure, inspect, and open university buildings and facilities.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Testify in court or legal proceedings as necessary.
  • Answer and reset fire alarms.
  • Perform routine administrative functions as assigned by Director of Public Safety.
  • Operate and Monitor Emergency Management and Security System.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
  • Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
  • Ability to detect and correct grammatical and spelling errors in written correspondence.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to operate a vehicle.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to pursue suspects/suspicious individuals on foot, through University buildings and grounds.
  • Ability to work any shift.
  • Ability to interview people and ascertain facts.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person, by radio and telephone, especially with students and visitors to the campus.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to run, jump, and physically restrain an individual as needed.
  • Ability to perform duties on bicycle, vehicle or on foot.
Required Minimum Qualifications
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must have no criminal convictions.
  • Must pass a psychological examination.
  • Must pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the University.
  • Must pass a physical examination by a licensed physician at the candidate’s own expense.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Must have a telephone for emergency recall by department.
  • An official transcript (if applicable) and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant..
Posting Detail Information

Open Date
11/14/2022

Close Date
11/20/2022

Open Until Filled
No

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