Unarmed Security Officer

Position:  Unarmed Security Officer (Ref: 18708)

Location:  Chattanooga, TN United States, 37405

Salary:  $18.20/hr.

Duration:  1 Years 0 Months 14 Days - Contract

Openings:  1

Deadline:  12/31/2026

Description:

***Local Candidates

***Onsite

We are seeking a vigilant and professional Unarmed Security Officer to provide comprehensive safety and security services within an institutional facility. In this role, you will protect facility grounds, control building access, assist with admissions intake, and respond swiftly to emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist admissions personnel by conducting safety screenings (metal detector wanding, pat downs) and cataloging patient belongings.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, log visitors, and provide safety escorts across campus.
• Conduct regular facility patrols, operate patrol/transport vehicles, and monitor alarm and audiovisual security systems.
• Respond immediately to security calls, incidents, and facility-wide emergency/code situations.
• Prepare detailed documentation including incident reports, visitor logs, and property records.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal staff and external law enforcement agencies when necessary.
• Use two-way radios and communication devices to maintain continuous security coverage.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (qualifying full-time security, law enforcement, or military experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis).
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to pass comprehensive background checks, including IdentoGO fingerprinting, state abuse registry, and OIG exclusions checks.
• Negative TB test result prior to starts or completed during orientation.
• Compliance with facility health standards, including seasonal flu vaccination requirements (or approved exemption).

Working Conditions:

• Job Title: Unarmed Security Officer
• Location: Chattanooga, TN (On-Site)
• Position Type: Contract
• Schedule: Night Shift (6:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week (12.5-hour shifts)
• Note: The initial 2–3 weeks require an 8-hour Monday–Friday training/orientation schedule before transitioning to regular night shifts.

Required / Desired Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required - 1 Years
• Valid Driver's License Required - 1 Years
• Security Patrol & Perimeter Monitoring Required - 1 Years
• Access Control & Visitor Screening (Wanding / Pat Downs) Required - 1 Years
• Emergency & Code Response Required - 1 Years
• Incident Report Writing & Documentation Required - 1 Years
• Two-Way Radio Communication Required - 1 Years
• Institutional / Healthcare Facility Security Required - 1 Years
• De-escalation & Conflict Resolution Required - 1 Years
• CCTV / Audiovisual Monitoring Systems Required - 1 Years
• Patient / Visitor Intake Processing Required - 6 Months