Job Description

Posting number: C203 FY24

Department: Metro Nashville Police Department

Job classification: Police Security Guard 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Security

The Police Security Guard 1 controls admittance of persons or vehicles to the Metro Nashville Police Department facilities. Patrols assigned areas to protect public property, buildings, related facilities, visitors and employees.

The Metro Nashville Police Department is a 24/7/365 operation. Must be willing and able to work any shift, work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed. Whether you are a sworn or civilian employee, you will be responsible for the general welfare of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County. You will be responsible for ensuring optimum communications both within Metro and between Metro and the general public. If this environment is appealing and exciting to you, then you might want to consider a job with Metro Nashville Police Department.

*Candidate must receive and maintain a passing status from Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) background check.

**If you have applied in the last six months, you do not need to reapply.**

Examples of duties

• Controls the admittance of persons or vehicles on government property.
• Monitors and operates various security and computer devices/systems.
• Checks identification of employees and visitors to the Police Department facilities.
• Issues visitors passes and maintains visitor log.
• Gives directions and provides other information to employees and the public.
• Patrols government property on foot or with a vehicle, to ensure that areas are clear of obstructions, loiterers and vandalism.
• Maintains order and calls for police assistance as needed.
• Carries firearms and attends in-service training programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or Equivalent and three (3) years of verifiable work experience. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

***No Substitution****

LICENSE REQUIRED

Valid Drivers License

**Handgun carry permit must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period. Employees must complete a forty (40) hour training program prior to completion of the probationary period. Employees in this classification must meet and maintain the standards set by the Metropolitan Police Department for carrying a firearm. Failure to meet or maintain these standards shall result in disciplinary action.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Supplemental information

• Ability to use safety/security equipment, two-way radio, automobile, computer terminal, and general office equipment
• Ability to use firearms and handcuffs

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.