Police Security Guard 1

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Basic Life insurance

Pension

Paid Family Leave

Longevity bonus

Work Life/Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking a Police Security Guard 1 to control admittance to Metro facilities, patrol property, and ensure public safety. The role includes operating security equipment, logging visitors, and responding to incidents.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, a 21+ age minimum, and completion of a 40-hour firearms training prior to probation. 24/7 operations with shift, overtime, and holiday work are expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Two-way radio

Firearms handling

Patrol operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Security devices

Computer terminals

Job description

Position Description

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.

Typical 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.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.

Core Benefits

• Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium
• Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage
• Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium
• Pension*: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees
• Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)
• Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years
• Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free
• Other**: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro

Paid leave

• Vacation: 20 vacation days a year
• Holidays: 12 holidays per year (Courts may be different)
• Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year
• Personal leave: 3 days per year
• Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave

* Normal Pension for Sworn- Age 53 with 22 years service; Civilian Pension - Age 60 with 25 years service

See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr