Armed Security Officer - Part Time At Large

Position: Armed Security Officer

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

Location: South Nashville Area - At Large

Compensation: $25 - $35 per hour

Job Summary:

Serva Security is looking for professional and prepared security officers to serve with our part-time team. We are looking for officers who work to learn and understand our client culture, understand the importance of relationships, and understand the importance of a professional presence. Serva security officers build relationships and earn trust; they are responsible for conducting security patrols and monitoring premises to prevent and respond to security incidents. They secure our campuses, sites, and people, 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 within the Serva Security client portfolio exists for high-performing part-time officers. Serva Security prefers to promote from within whenever possible.

We offer you competitive pay with flexible part-time and supplemental shifts. Are you a military veteran, or a current or former law enforcement professional? Whether you're off-duty, retired, or looking to supplement your income, this is your opportunity to serve your community in a meaningful way!

Job Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Part-time shifts will vary in length and will occur both days and evenings and both weekdays and weekends.
• Part-time officers will have the opportunity to fill in for school shifts, which generally run from 7:00–3:30 or 9:00–5:00.
• Qualified officers will have opportunities to be assigned to Executive Protection and Residential Security details

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.