What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Guard position at Teachercool?
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
Salary : $10 - $15