Armed Security Specialist — Critical Facility Protection

Akima, LLC; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

AGS, an Akima company, is seeking Armed Contract Security Officers to protect Tennessee Valley Authority facilities in Clarksville, TN. Officers must meet TVA suitability standards, complete required training, and pass background, medical, and drug screenings before assignment.

Responsibilities include access control, visitor screening, alarm monitoring, and incident reporting. Officers will operate security systems and respond to emergencies, maintaining clear communication and professionalism

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of security experience within the past five (5) years.
• Three (3) years of military or National Guard service (active or reserve).
• Associate degree or higher in a security or law enforcement-related field.
• Successful completion of a police officer's basic training academy.
• Equivalent experience or education approved by the Contract Technical Supervisor (CTS).
• Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
• Must pass background screening, psychological evaluation, drug testing, and all required initial training.
• Must meet TVA suitability criteria prior to assignment.

Responsibilities

• Access control operations.
• Visitor processing and screening using X-ray machines, WTMD, HHMD.
• 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.

Skills

Security experience

Military service

English fluency

Education

Associate degree or higher in security or law enforcement

Police officer basic training

Equivalent CTS-approved experience/education

Job description

AGS, an Akima company, is seeking Armed Contract Security Officers to protect Tennessee Valley Authority facilities in Clarksville, TN. Officers must meet TVA suitability standards, complete required training, and pass background, medical, and drug screenings before assignment.

Responsibilities include access control, visitor screening, alarm monitoring, and incident reporting. Officers will operate security systems and respond to emergencies, maintaining clear communication and professionalism