Corporal

Corporal

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Corporal at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Non-Exempt (Staff)

Full-Time

Department

Campus Security

Hours

40

Primary Duties and

Responsibilities:

The Corporal position exists as an armed officer serving to protect life and property at Belmont University, to preserve order and maintain the peace, to prevent and detect crime, and to provide mechanisms for responding to requests for service, incidents, and emergency situations. The position of corporal provides role-model performance and serves as a coach, mentor, trainer and first-line leader for officers. This position is eligible to receive a shift differential.

Belmont''s Office of Campus Security is here around the clock - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year - to keep our community safe. Our team of more than 40 trained officers patrols campus, responds to emergencies and works alongside students, faculty and staff to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who calls Belmont home. Every OCS officer is trained to respond to medical, criminal and weather-related emergencies.

• Perform all duties of security officer I and II including community engagement, exceptional service, high visibility pro-active patrol, responding to calls, managing critical incidents, and providing security education and awareness programming.
• Serve as a role model, mentor, and first-line leader; display exemplary performance in appearance, professionalism, courteousness, engaging the campus community, officer safety practices, and building relationships with students and both internal and external partners.
• Serve as a Field Training Officer (FTO) for Officers in Training (OITs) to ensure they are properly proficient in patrol duties, that training progress and competency has been fully documented and reviewed with the (OIT), and that all requisite training has been successfully completed.
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities developing and presenting on in-service topics. May be assigned to obtain instructor certification in topics such as communication, de-escalation, crisis intervention, qpr, first aid / cpr, defensive tactics, or firearms.
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities regarding engagement. Develops and facilitates security-related programs and community policing initiatives for the campus community.
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities in functional areas of responsibility. Serve as lead on projects such as conducting hazard vulnerability assessments, event planning, mental health officer, traffic/pedestrian safety, and competencies / compliance / policy development.
• Serve in a supervisory role for events or as acting shift supervisor making decisions on the department''s or the institution''s behalf in managing critical incidents. Takes on additional duties and responsibilities in managing incidents at a higher level; may serve as general staff or command staff representative in an expanded Incident Command or EOC.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

Form diverse leaders of character;Equip people to solve the world's complex problems through teaching, research and service;And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• An ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary.
• Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
• An ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols.
• An ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
• An ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• An ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message.
• An ability to listen and respond appropriately to others.
• An ability to impact and influence others to further the institution's strategic objectives.
• An ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software.
• An ability to take ownership and actively seek chances to assist others.
• An ability to assess/effectively manage crises.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• An ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required EducationA high school diploma, or equivalency, plus a minimum of three years' experience demonstrating reliability and accountability, good judgment, good customer service skills, discretion, decision-making and problem-solving abilities, teamwork and excellent interpersonal skills is required. A Bachelor''s Degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Law Enforcement is preferred. Related experience in an institution of higher education is preferred. First Aid and CPR certification and a demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural setting is also preferred.

Required ExperienceBe at least 21 years of age for registration as an armed security guard. Be a citizen of, or resident alien of, the United States. Be legally mentally competent. Be of good moral character. Be free of habitual drunkenness or narcotics addiction or dependence. Have no disability which would prevent performance of duties. Be free of convictions including: Probation for 5 years for serious crimes OR Crimes involving firearms, shoplifting, and/or violence. Must meet the state-regulated training requirements.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.