Security Guard 1

Salary: $46,808.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number: 27030E
Division: Water Services
Department: W&S Omohundro Operations
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central


Position Description


This position will serve as a Security Guard for Metro Water Services at various locations. 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.

Typical Duties

• 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.
• May collect dump tickets or validate permits for Environmental Compliance where required.
• 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.
• May carry firearms and attend in-service training programs.
• Maintains accurate records.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
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

• Experience using Microsoft Office products including Excel, and Word
• Knowledge and understanding of physical security practices and applications
• Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.
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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

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Do you have knowledge and understanding of physical security practices and applications?

• Yes
• No

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Briefly describe your experience working with National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident CommandSystem (ICS). If no experience, answer "n/a".
Required Question