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Security Guard

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025 CLOSED ON 2/6/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Guard position at Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County?

The Security Guard position will serve as a Security Guard for the Water-Operations Division. This position will oversee and participate in patrolling assigned areas to protect public property, buildings, related facilities, visitors, and employees. 


This position may require “on call” availability and off shift/after-hours site visits. 


Employees at Metro Water Services (MWS) work around the clock to supply, treat, manage, and protect our water resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of all who live, work, and play in our community. Our dedicated, diverse workforce provides high quality drinking water and the best in wastewater treatment, storm water management, and waste collection services for our customers in the Nashville-Davidson County area. Our employees work together to service more than 210,000 water and 216,000 sewer accounts along with over 150,000 curbside waste collection customers. We are looking for highly engaged individuals to join our team. 

  • Controls admittance of persons or vehicles on government property.
  • Monitors and operates various security devices/systems.
  • Drives carts and metro vehicles to patrol property perimeter and remote buildings.
  • Issues visitor passes and maintains visitor logs.
  • Gives directions and provides other information to employees and the public.
  • Patrols government property on foot, in a cart, or with a vehicle to ensure that areas are free of obstructions, loiterers, and vandalism.
  • Maintains order and calls for police assistance as needed.
  • Maintains accurate records.
  • May collect dump tickets or validate permits for Environmental Compliance where required.
  • May carry firearms and attend in-service training programs.

High School Diploma or equivalent.


LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid Driver License



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.
  • Knowledge and understanding of physical security practices and applications
  • Experience with National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS)

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.

Salary : $42,412

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