34-37k Annually

$17.20 Hourly + $4.57 Paid Out to Employees for Health and Welfare Benefits

Walk In Interviews:

Monday October 30, 2023 at VA Medical Center Nashville, 1310 24th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Report to the Main Garage Entry Booth for Direction. Interested candidates should arrive with their current resume and a copy of their active TN Guard License or have the number available for verification.

Contract Security Guard (CSG) Unarmed $16.75 to $18.00/hour, Plus $4.57 H&W Paid federal holidays, sick and bereavement.  All work is, Monday – Friday (excluding Federal Holidays) 06:00-14:30 (Full-time & Part-time)

Responsibilities:

Ensuring the overall physical safety and security for all visitors and staff. CSGs perform many tasks throughout their shifts; these tasks may include patrolling the facility on foot manning the entrance to the facility and answering phones, greeting guests and employees.

Security officers act as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; detect suspicious activities and watch for criminal acts or at or near assigned post which may be a threat to the property, clients, guests or employees.

Job Duties:

This position will perform security duties as outlined by contract requirements and site specific post orders. These responsibilities may include:

• Access control for guests, tenants and vendors.
• Monitoring enforcement of client and company policies and procedures.
• Observation and reporting of fire and safety hazards.
• Conduct of routine foot and vehicle patrols in and around assigned area.
• Reporting of all pertinent issues and incidents to the Site Supervisor and the client as appropriate.
• Interaction with a variety of persons including clients, visitors, public safety officials, employees and the general public
• Observe and report unauthorized visitors, intruders or those committing unlawful acts on the client’s premises immediately to the VA Police.
• Be able to stand for long periods of time and endure elements of the weather
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen and 18 yrs. of age
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Maintain all State required credentials and training requirements
• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and background investigation to include previous employment and personal references.
• Must meet TN State and company requirements for medical fitness and random drug screening.
• Must have good customer relations skills and be able to operate a portable two-way radio

Certification Requirements

• An active TN un-armed Security Officer License

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in physical security, military service, law enforcement or a related field.

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 06:00-14:30 (Full-time & Part-time)