SECURITY GUARD 1 - 09152026-81009

Opening Date/Time: 09/15/2026 12:00AM Central Time; Closing Date/Time: 09/21/2026 11:59PM Central Time. Location: Nashville, TN – Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Davidson County (Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute).

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Performs various security activities such as patrolling facilities, monitoring alarms, monitoring security systems, checking for safety hazards, and violations of laws and rules.
• Operates security equipment (two‑way radios, communication devices, patrol and other transportation vehicles).
• Controls entrance and exit of individuals by checking 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 supervisor of any security concerns.
• Communicates with law enforcement agencies to exchange information and request assistance.
• Prepares and maintains reports (incident reports, vehicle citations, visitor logs, personal property reports).

Qualifications

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.

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 DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations.

Competencies (KSA’s)

• 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

Pay

Salary (Monthly): $2,135.00 – $3,195.00; Salary (Annually): $25,620.00 – $38,340.00. Approved hiring rate for this classification: $2,436 monthly.