Security Guard 2

Security Guard 2

Salary

$53,306.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

27023E

Division

Public Library

Department

LIB Operation and Maintenance

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Description

The Security Guard 2 patrols and monitors Nashville Public Library facilities and assigned areas to protect library patrons, employees, buildings, and property. Property guards will not carry weapons or firearms. Also, performs related duties as required.

A city with a great library is a great city, and that's very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year - and a collection of almost two million items - Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City's gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you.

Must be capable of walking/patrolling a building six to eight hours a day. Night and weekend work required

Typical Duties

• Patrols library property on foot or with a vehicle.
• Maintains order and calls for police assistance when needed.
• Enforces Library Rules of Conduct.
• Monitors and operates various security devices/systems.
• Prepares written and oral reports as needed.
• Gives direction and provides other information to employees and the public.
• Rotates being on call for after-hours alarm calls.
• Acts as key responder for emergency after hour calls.
• May file arrest warrants on behalf of the library and appear in court as a witness.
• May lead and coordinate the work of contract security officers.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and Two (2) years of experience in security or related field.

No Substitution

LICENSE REQUIRED:

Valid Drivers License

Must obtain State Certification for Unarmed Guards within the first 6 months of employment.

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 controlling the admittance of persons or vehicles on private or public property
• Experience operating safety/security equipment, automobile, computer and general office equipment
• Experience monitoring and patrolling a secure area
• Knowledge of safety/conduct rules and regulations
• Bilingual language skills

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 615-862-6640.

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 departments human resources office)
• Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the departments 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

01

Do you have a valid Driver License?

• Yes
• No

02

Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• No Diploma
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

How many years of experience do you have in security or related field?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 Years or more

04

Briefly describe your experience in security or a related field. If none, please type "N/A"

05

Briefly describe your experience monitoring and patrolling a secure area. If none, please type "N/A"

06

Are you bilingual?

• Yes
• No

07

If you are bilingual, use the area below to list the language(s) and the level of communication (Ex. Read and write Spanish; Speak Spanish, limited reading skill)

Required Question

Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address Human Resources Division

700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201

Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone (615) 862-6640

Website https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities