Special Projects Manager - Campus Security

Position Description

The Special Projects Manager is responsible for the comprehensive security management of the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment (“NYCE”), including all public and secure access areas, courtrooms, youth pre-trial housing (detention) facility, assessment center, and other service buildings. This position ensures the safety and security of the entire campus by overseeing the Service and Security teams, managing youth pre-trial housing (detention) services contracts, and serving as the court’s expert on youth pre-trial housing (detention) facility security. This role is also responsible for managing campus access, coordinating the secure flow of detained individuals, and ensuring a safe, secure environment for employees, visitors, and residents.

Davidson County Juvenile Court’s mission is to prevent problems, promote the positive potential in all people, and pursue fairness and hope.

Typical Duties

• Oversee security operations across courtrooms, youth pretrial/detention housing, and service facilities.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on youth detention housing security.
• Represent Juvenile Court’s interests in security matters to external stakeholders and the community.
• Manage keycard access systems for all campus buildings, ensuring proper control and monitoring.
• Supervise the Supervisor of Service and Security and oversee training, certification, and development of service and security officers.
• Oversee the Fleet Manager and fleet operations, including vehicle maintenance, inventory, dispatch, logistics/routing, and expense management.
• Oversee the flow of detained individuals within the campus, ensuring safety and efficiency at all times.
• Manage the grounds and maintenance crews.
• Coordinate facility-related security issues, including access control, equipment, and emergency preparedness.
• Set standards for performance, protocols, and procedures in alignment with best practices for campus security and youth pre-trial housing (detention) facilities.
• Oversee the contract monitor for the youth pre-trial housing (detention) operations contract.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies, security consultants, and community organizations to foster a safe and secure environment for the campus.
• Lead special security projects related to campus development, facility upgrades, or security enhancements.
• Provide reports and recommendations to leadership on security initiatives, safety protocols, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Metro Government Safety Guidelines, including conducting safety education and training programs, investigating accidents, and conducting departmental safety inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Public Administration, or related field and five (5) years of verifiable project management experience, with a focus in security management, law enforcement, or correctional facility operations.

****No Substitution****

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

• Certification in security management (e.g., Certified Security Manager (CMS), Facility Security Officer (FSO))
• Knowledge of security protocols, risk management, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Experience with security technology and software systems
• Master's degree

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: (Full-time employees)

• Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
• Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
• Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year
• Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave

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