Armed Security Officer - Facility Access & Response

Akima; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima seeks Armed Contract Security Officers (CSOs) to provide protective services at TVA facilities in Gallatin, TN. Applicants must meet strict suitability standards including background checks, drug screening, and training before assignment.

Responsibilities include access control, visitor screening with X-ray, WTMD, and HHMD, patrols, alarm monitoring, and reporting. The position is contingent on contract award and located at Gallatin, TN.

Qualifications

• Three years security experience within past five years.
• Three years military or National Guard service (active or reserve).
• Associate degree or higher in security or law enforcement field.
• Police officer basic training academy completed or equivalent.
• Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
• Pass background screening, psychological evaluation, drug testing, and initial training.
• Meet TVA suitability criteria prior to assignment.
• Temporary foreign workers may not be assigned unless TVA authorizes.

Responsibilities

• Access control operations.
• Visitor processing and screening using X-ray machines, WTMD, HHMD.
• Vehicular and foot security patrols.
• Traffic control and direction.
• Alarm monitoring and response.
• Receipt, accountability, and safeguarding of keys.
• Operation of security and safety systems.
• Compliance monitoring and conduct oversight.
• Reporting safety issues, hazardous conditions, and incidents.
• Responding to injury or illness until emergency personnel arrive.
• Completing reports, maintaining records, and providing testimony when required.
• Managing civil disturbances and emergency situations.
• Serving as the primary security response personnel.
• CSOs must be properly trained by the Contractor prior to assignment.

Skills

Security experience

Military service

Education

Associate degree or higher in security or law enforcement

Police officer basic training

Job description

Akima seeks Armed Contract Security Officers (CSOs) to provide protective services at TVA facilities in Gallatin, TN. Applicants must meet strict suitability standards including background checks, drug screening, and training before assignment.

Responsibilities include access control, visitor screening with X-ray, WTMD, and HHMD, patrols, alarm monitoring, and reporting. The position is contingent on contract award and located at Gallatin, TN.