SECURITY GUARD 1 - 10272026-82247

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of Tennessee is seeking a Security Guard 1 position at the Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute in Nashville. The role involves patrolling facilities, monitoring alarms and security systems, and controlling access to the premises.

It is an entry-level security position requiring a high school diploma or equivalent and may require a valid driver’s license. The job is on-site with a criminal background check as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
• Substitution of related security experience may apply.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

Responsabilités

• Performs various security activities such as patrolling, monitoring alarms, and safety checks.
• Controls entrance/exit by verifying identity and purpose of visit.
• Responds to emergencies and assists in coordinating with law enforcement.
• Prepares incident reports, visitor logs, and related documentation.
• Escorts individuals to ensure safety as needed.

Connaissances

Active Learning & Listening

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Writing

Social Perceptiveness

Instills Trust

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Action Oriented

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Security Surveillance Equipment

Two-Way Radios

Computers

Description du poste

Opening Date/Time 10/27/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/02/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $2,157.00 - $3,227.00

Salary (Annually) $25,884.00 - $38,724.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

LOCATION OF (4) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is located at Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute

This classification of Security Guard 1 at MTMHI currently has an approved hiring rate of $2,436 monthly.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school; qualifying full-time law enforcement, security or related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for institutional and related security work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the entry-working class in the security guard sub-series. An employee in this class may be assigned to work any shift in providing a full range of institutional and other security activities, such as protection of public buildings. This class differs from that of Security Guard 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for acting as lead security guard on an assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Performs various security activities such as paroling facilities, monitoring alarms, monitoring security systems, checking for safety hazards, and violations of laws and rules. Operates security equipment in the performance of security tasks such as two-way radios and other communication devices, patrol and other transportation vehicles.
• Controls the entrance and exit of individuals by checking for identity, purpose of visit, and authorization. Escorts individuals to ensure their safety as needed.
• Responds to calls and takes appropriate action to assist in emergency situations. Searches for and apprehends missing or unauthorized individuals.
• Advises any security concerns to supervisor. Communicates with law enforcement agencies to exchange information and request assistance.
• Prepares and maintains various reports such as incident reports, vehicle citations, visitor logs, and personal property reports.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Instills Trust
• Manages Conflict
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented

Knowledges

• Public Safety and Security
• English Language
• Clerical
• Customer and Personal Service

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Writing
• Social Perceptiveness

Abilities

• Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
• Night Vision
• Peripheral Vision
• Sound Localization
• Auditory Attention

Tools & Equipment

• Motor Vehicle and Golf Carts
• Security Surveillance/Monitoring Equipment
• Two-Way Radio and Other Communication Devices
• Restraint Devices and Other Security Equipment
• Computers

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.