Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

Special Officer

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)  •  Memphis, TN (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Special Officer-(260000IA)

MLGW is the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse backgrounds. Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service. We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including a major role in the economic development for our customers.

MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO, pension and 457B retirement plan. We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism and giving.

MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.

The essential job responsibilities of the Special Officer are to assist in the protection and security of Division personnel and property and any other phase of security work as directed.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

To perform the Special Officer role, you must:

-Must have 2 years full-time corporate security or law enforcement

-Must have a current Tennessee Armed Guard license

-Must possess the appropriate registration card as required by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.

-Must not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any felony or misdemeanor to any federal/state laws or city ordinance.

-Must not have been released or discharged under any condition other than honorable from any of the armed forces of the United States.

Physical Working Conditions:

Work inside and outside. Subject to hazards of security Shift work required.

Primary Location

USA-TN-Memphis

Work Locations

CH01 Choctaw
1180 Tupelo Street
Memphis38108-2423

Job

Security & Safety

Organization

0361000 Corporate Security

Job Posting

Jun 30, 2026, 4:47:07 PM

Minimum Salary

45,739.20
Midpoint Salary57,179.20
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

About Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 444,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County.

The utility's Economic Development team helps businesses in Memphis and Shelby County succeed. Find out how by contacting us at (901) 528-4228 or econdev@mlgw.org.

Since 1939, Memphis Light, Gas and Water has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas and water service.

Electricity is supplied to MLGW by the Tennessee Valley Authority, while natural gas is purchased from a variety of suppliers and transported by three pipeline companies — Texas Gas Transmission Corporation, Trunkline Gas Company and ANR Pipeline Company. Memphis receives its water from one of the largest artesian water systems in the world.

MLGW is led by a president and a five-member board of commissioners who are appointed by the mayor of Memphis and approved by the Memphis City Council.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
1939
Website
mlgw.com
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