Safety and Security Officer I - Safety and Security Officer II

City of Clarksville•HUMAN RESOURCES - 1 Public Square Second Floor Clarksville, TN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This is the first of four levels in the Safety and Security series. Incumbents guard, patrol, and/or monitor facilities to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. Responsibilities may include operating and maintaining x-ray and metal detector equipment, performing and documenting inspections of facilities, and deploying life safety equipment, and other essential equipment. This position will occasionally require working flexible hours as assigned. This is the second of four levels in the Safety and Security series. Incumbents guard, patrol, and/or monitor facilities to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. Responsibilities may include operating and maintaining x-ray and metal detector equipment and performing and documenting inspections of facilities, life safety equipment, and other essential equipment. This position will occasionally require working flexible hours as assigned. The City of Clarksville currently has an opening for an additional Safety and Security Officer in the Human Resources Department. This job announcement provides the qualifications for both the Safety and Security Officer I and Safety and Security Officer II positions. Applicants will be screened based on their education and experience. This position will remain open through June 25, 2026, or until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
No experience required (for Officer I).
Two (2) years of experience in armed security or law enforcement (for Officer II).
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties (for Officer II).
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Private Protective Security Armed Guard License from the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. (Must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.)
Knowledge of public safety, security, environmental and loss prevention.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in security and loss prevention to include alarm systems, video monitoring, handguns, night sticks, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and two-way radios.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of recordkeeping principles.
Knowledge of CPR/First Aid.
Knowledge of computers and related software applications.
Skill in critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Responsibilities

Guards, patrols, and monitors City facilities to prevent theft, violence, infractions of rules, and other forms of loss.
Greets customers upon entering the building, maintains a high uniformed presence on duty, and routinely patrols the grounds and facilities.
Makes short term decisions on actions needed during emergency situations.
Grants or denies access to restricted areas of facilities.
Specializes in the maintenance and servicing of life safety equipment.
Performs and documents inspections of life safety and other essential equipment and City facilities.
Enters work orders as needed and follows up to ensure discrepancies are resolved.
Provides accurate and timely responses to telephone and in person inquiries from the public and gathers and provides information to personnel as applicable.
Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.
Notifies public safety and personnel in the event of an emergency.
Analyzes information to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Enters, transcribes, records, stores, and maintains information in written and/or electronic form.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.