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
- High School Diploma required
- 3 -12 months law enforcement work experience preferred
For Further Information or Questions regarding this role, you may contact Meharry's Talent Acquisition Specialist below. Jouvie Henderson (she, her, hers) Qualifications: - 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