Security Guard

Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 6/30/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 07/06/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $2,135.00 - $3,195.00
Salary (Annually): $25,620.00 - $38,340.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State

Location:

Nashville, TN
Department:
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Location: Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute, Davidson County

Classification: Security Guard 1 (approved hiring rate $2,436 monthly)

Position Details: On-site position requiring a criminal background check.

Under general supervision, responsible for institutional and related security work of average difficulty; performs related work as required. Entry-level class in security guard sub-series; may work any shift providing a full range of institutional and other security activities, such as protection of public buildings. Differentiated from Security Guard 2, which requires a lead role on an assigned shift.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from a standard high school. Full-time law enforcement, security, or related experience may substitute, year-for-year.
• Necessary Special
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for some positions.
• Positive criminal background check required.

• Perform security activities such as patrolling facilities, monitoring alarms and security systems, checking for safety hazards, and violations of laws and rules.
• Operate security equipment, including two-way radios, communication devices, patrol and transport vehicles.
• Control entrance/exit by checking identity, purpose, and authorization; escort individuals as needed.
• Respond to calls and assist in emergency situations, searching for and apprehending missing or unauthorized individuals.
• Advise supervisors on security concerns and communicate with law enforcement agencies for information exchange and assistance.
• Prepare and maintain reports: incident reports, vehicle citations, visitor logs, and personal property reports.

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

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

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

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

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

State of Tennessee positions involving driving must meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license.
• No record of: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than four moving violations in the past five years.
• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Applicants should provide Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of the application.