Security Guard

Job Overview

Our client is seeking an Unarmed Security Guard to provide institutional and facility security services at a state facility in Nashville, Tennessee.

This is an entry-level security position responsible for protecting public facilities, maintaining a safe and secure environment, monitoring security systems, controlling facility access, responding to incidents, and preparing security-related reports.

The selected candidate must be comfortable working overnight/night shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned buildings, grounds, and facility areas to maintain safety and security.
• Monitor alarms, surveillance systems, and other security equipment.
• Identify security hazards, suspicious activity, safety concerns, and violations of facility rules.
• Control entry and exit of employees, visitors, and authorized personnel.
• Verify identification, purpose of visit, and authorization before permitting access.
• Escort individuals when required to maintain their safety and security.
• Respond promptly to security calls, emergencies, disturbances, and other incidents.
• Assist with locating missing, unauthorized, or restricted individuals.
• Communicate security concerns and incidents to supervisors.
• Coordinate and communicate with law enforcement agencies when assistance is required.
• Operate two-way radios, communication devices, computers, patrol vehicles, and other assigned equipment.
• Prepare and maintain incident reports, visitor logs, vehicle citations, property reports, and other security documentation.
• Monitor facility activities and ensure compliance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other security-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver''s license is required.
• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, corrections, military, public safety, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, visitors, and members of the public.
• Ability to observe, identify, and report security or safety concerns.
• Ability to work independently while following established security procedures.
• Ability to work overnight shifts and assigned weekends/holidays.
• Ability to complete accurate written and electronic reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification is preferred.
• CPR certification may be provided by the client if needed.
• Experience working in institutional, government, healthcare, correctional, or public-facility security is a plus.
• Experience with access control, surveillance systems, incident reporting, and security communications is preferred.

Tools & Equipment

The Security Guard may be required to operate:

• Patrol vehicles and golf carts
• Security surveillance and monitoring equipment
• Two-way radios and communication devices
• Computers and electronic reporting systems
• Restraint devices and other security equipment

Work Environment

• 100% onsite
• Night shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM CST
• 7.5 hours per day
• Candidates must be flexible to work assigned days, including weekends and holidays.
• Position involves regular walking/patrolling and responding to security situations