SECURITY GUARD 1

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 OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is located at Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute

This classification of Security Guard 1 at MTMHI currently has an approved hiring rate of $2,436 monthly.

This is an on-site position.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.


Qualifications


Education and Experience: 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.

Overview


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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advises any security concerns to supervisor. Communicates with law enforcement agencies to exchange information and request assistance.
• Prepares and maintains various reports such as incident reports, vehicle citations, visitor logs, and personal property reports.

Competencies (KSA's)


Competencies:

• 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

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 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.