Armed Security Guard

Kerberos International; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Kerberos International, Inc. is seeking an Armed Security Officer to protect facilities in Nashville, TN. This full-time role involves monitoring security equipment, controlling access, and enforcing safety policies across shifts.

Candidates must pass firearms qualification and screening; prior security experience, military service, or police academy training are highly valued. The position offers health benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Two years of security experience.
• Three years of U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard or Reserve service, active, retired, or honorably discharged.
• Graduated from a police officer’s basic training academy.

Responsibilities

• Operate security equipment, active barriers, intrusion detection systems and CCTV as applicable.
• Enforce facility access control policies and process visitors with ID checks and escorts.
• Maintain visitor logs and screening records and coordinate with sponsors or escorts.

Skills

Security experience

Armed Forces service

Police academy training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FPS - Tennessee - Nashville, TN 37214

Position Type: Full Time

Armed Security Officer - Memphis TN

Kerberos International, Inc. is an industry leading security company providing services to the U.S. Government. Many of the positions we offer require a Security Clearance (level depends on the position) or the ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• This is a full-time position working 36 to 40 hours a week during various shifts in Nashville, Tennessee.
• Security guards will be responsible for operating all security equipment, active barriers, intrusion detection systems, physical access control systems and closed-circuit television (CCTV), as applicable.
• In addition, enforce all facility access control policies and process visitors as directed by verifying visitor’s identification, contacting agency sponsors or escorts, issuing visitor passes, entering and maintaining data on visitor logs or automated visitor data base programs, and ensuring visitors are presented for appropriate personal and package screening.

Requirements

1. Must meet at least one of the following requirements:
   • Two years of security experience
   • Three years of U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard or Reserve service, active, retired, or honorably discharged.
   • Graduated from a police officer’s basic training academy
2. Must be able to pass a firearms qualification (9mm)
3. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER- Minority/Female/Veteran/Protected Veteran/Disabled

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Additional Hourly Wage- Health and Welfare $5.00 hourly

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance