Security Guard

Job Information

State of Tennessee – Job Information.

Location of Position(s) to be Filled:
Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, MOCASIN BEND Mental Health Institute, Hamilton County.

This position requires a criminal background check. Candidates may be required to provide information about their criminal history in order to be considered.

Opening Date/Time: 02/17/2026 12:00 AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time: 02/23/2026 11:59 PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly): $2,896.00 – $4,331.00

Salary (Annually): $34,752.00 – $51,972.00

Job Type: Full-Time

City, State: Chattanooga, TN

Department: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

• Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and one year of law enforcement or security work. 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.

Under general supervision, is responsible for lead‑level institutional and related security work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class may be assigned to work any shift in leading and providing a full range of institutional and other security services, such as protection of public buildings. Work activities may include the supervision of staff during a work shift or full supervisory and performance management responsibilities for assigned security staff.

This class differs from that of Security Guard 1 in that an incumbent of the latter acts in an entry‑working capacity. This class differs from that of Security Chief in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for directing a staff in security operations on a 24‑hour basis at a large state facility.

• May assign, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned security staff and their work. Creates work schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels and supervises a shift of subordinate staff in the performance of security duties as assigned.
• Advises any security concerns to supervisor. Communicates with law enforcement agencies to exchange information and request assistance.
• 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.
• Prepares and maintains various reports such as incident reports, vehicle citations, visitor logs, and personal property reports.

• Builds Effective Teams
• Directs Work
• Instills Trust
• Manages Conflict
• Communicates Effectively

• 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 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 a record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Include your driver's license information here.