Executive Officer - Captain

Belmont University
Belmont University

Posted on Aug 29, 2026
The Office of Campus Security is staffed by more than 40 officers with backgrounds in law enforcement, military service and higher education. Every officer holds state certification and maintains active training in CPR and first aid. We operate under the Office of the EVP for External Engagement University Counsel. Our team 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. The duties and responsibilities of the Captain include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the management and supervision of the operations and personnel within their respective shifts or area of responsibility. Create and implement plans needed to fulfill the mission, customer commitment, purpose, goals, objectives, and priorities of the department. Create and promote a secure campus environment that is Christ-centered, student-focused, and collaborative. Ensure that security operations are properly aligned with the needs of the campus community and the mission, vision, and values of the university. Demonstrate a high level of awareness, good judgment, and critical thinking skills in all aspects of the positions. Direct supervisor for the Training Captain and Administrative Captain. Oversee their performance on training schedules, budget reviews, parking enforcement, and several other duties. Oversee the Quartermaster duties for the department to include the inventory, issue, and return of uniforms and equipment, and the department fleet to include the scheduled maintenance and other services related to bicycle, UTV, and SUV patrol vehicles. Establish command and implement ICS in accordance with NIMS / ICS training and the Belmont emergency management plan. Serve as the incident commander directing operations, coordinating the activities of other responders, initiating internal and external notifications and communications, and keeping executive management apprised of the situation status. Manage TIBRS and Clery statistics and compliance for the department. Take lead in preparation of documents for review by Chief and Deputy Chief related to Annual Security Reports, crime log, and Crime on Campus publication. Manage the hiring process for new officers and employees within the department. Review applicants, schedule interviews, provide recommendations to Chief on employment decisions. Perform and model all duties of subordinates. Other duties as assigned The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires heavy physical activity and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and move loads of 20-50 pounds. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses. Critical Services - Must be able to work in inclement conditions even if offices are closed and classes are cancelled.