Security Officer (Part-time/Temporary)

Title: Security Officer (Part-time/Temporary)

Employee Classification: Part-time/Temporary

Institution: Northeast State Community College

Department: Police Department

Salary: $16.00 Hourly, up to 24 hours a week

Please use the Total Compensation Calculator found on the Northeast State Careers Page for a breakdown of the value of the benefits offered to employees of the college.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief of Campus Police, the Security Officer is responsible for protecting life and property and enforcing College policies and procedures across all campus sites. This includes conducting facility and safety checks, enforcing traffic and parking regulations, preparing basic reports, and other duties as needed.

Job Duties

 • Protect life and property at all NeSCC and TCAT Elizabethton controlled properties.

• Enforce college policy and procedures.

• Conduct regular equipment, facility, and safety checks.

• Respond to and document suspected criminal activity, non-criminal incidents, and medical emergencies.

• Report criminal, non-criminal, and illness/injury to campus police and/or local law enforcement.

• Operate and maintain all equipment controlled by the Northeast State Police Department.

• Access college computer programs and enter data.

• Testify in court or legal/administrative hearings, as needed.

• Enforce traffic/parking regulations and issue citations.

• Interact with the public and Northeast State community in a positive manner.

• Prepare basic reports.

• Assist police officers in the management of potentially dangerous situations.

• Complete all other assignments as directed by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years old.
• Must not have been convicted or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contender to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal, state, or city law/ordinance relating to force, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, or controlled substances.
• Must be willing to work different shifts, holidays, and multiple locations, if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Private/Contract/School security experience.
• Law enforcement/campus police experience.
• Experience in dealing with the public.
• Conversational ability or fluent in a second language.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technology Skills: MS Office Suite; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to react and lead in a high stress environment.
• Ability to write effectively.
• Ability to operate law enforcement equipment.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws as it pertains to campus policing.
• Basic knowledge of accident investigation as it pertains to applicable state and federal laws.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• NeSCC will not offer H1B visa sponsorships for this position; applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. If you are selected for an interview your references WILL be automatically contacted. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

Advertised: 06 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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