Security Guard

Position Information

Posting Number

20121651Staff

Working Title

Security Guard

Pay Rate

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Category

Clerical/Support

Regular/Temporary

Regular

If temporary, list duration

Type of Appointment

Fiscal

Contract Period

12 month

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Security Guard performs physical security, parking enforcement, general patrol duties and radio/telephone dispatching in support of Police Officers and other Public Safety staff at the University.

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 166,000 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.
• 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 run, jump, and physically restrain an individual as needed.
• Ability to perform duties on bicycle, vehicle or on foot.
• 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.
• 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.
• Essential employee will be required to report to work during emergency or disaster situations.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

01/07/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants