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Armed Hospital Security Officer

GardaWorld

McMinnville, TNFull-time$21/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21/hr
Location
McMinnville, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver License And Clean Motor Vehicle ReportFirst Aid Certification

Job overview

GardaWorld is hiring an Armed Hospital Security Officer. GardaWorld is hiring an Armed Hospital Tactical Security Officer in Tennessee, offering a full‑time schedule with shifts at McMinnville, Smithville, and Woodbury, a $21 per hour wage, comprehensive benefits, and uniform provided. Candidates must read environments, anticipate risk, and act accordingly while patrolling, verifying identities, and responding to incidents.

Key focus areas include Patrol sensitive areas to spot any suspicious activity, Verify identities and control access to secure areas, and React quickly to threats or incidents.

Successful candidates bring Military, Law Enforcement, Or Armed Corrections Background, Must Be 21+, and Valid Driver License. Important skills include Keen Observation, Physical Ability, Access Control, Threat Response, Alarm Monitoring, and Camera Monitoring. Preferred (not required): Read The Environment, Anticipate Risk, Act Accordingly, and Keen Sense Of Observation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read the EnvironmentAnticipate RiskAct AccordinglyKeen Sense of ObservationPatrol Sensitive AreasVerify IdentitiesControl Access to Secure AreasReact Quickly to Threats or IncidentsCheck Functioning of Alarms and CamerasDocument IncidentsRespond to AlarmsConduct on-Site ChecksCollaborate With Law EnforcementEnsure Safety and ProtectionStand and Walk for Entire ShiftKeen ObservationPhysical AbilityAccess ControlThreat ResponseAlarm MonitoringCamera MonitoringIncident DocumentationAlarm ResponseOn‑Site ChecksCollaboration With Law EnforcementSafety and Property ProtectionAbility to Stand and Walk Entire ShiftFirst Aid

Qualifications

Military or 6 Months Law Enforcement or 6 Months Armed CorrectionsMust Be 21+Valid Driver License and Clean Motor Vehicle ReportAuthorized to Work in U.S.High School Diploma or GEDFirst Aid CertificationAbility to Stand and Walk Entire ShiftPass Extensive Screening Process

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring an Armed Hospital Tactical Security Officer!

Ready to suit up as a Tactical Armed Security Guard?

What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk, and act accordingly. Tell us about how your keen sense of observation is one of your greatest strengths.

As an Armed Security Officer – Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc.

What’s in it for you:

  • Site Location: McMinnville and Smithville and Woodbury, Tennessee

  • Set schedule: Full-time. 2pm to 10pm. Friday through Tuesday. McMinnville

  • Full-time. 9pm to 5am. Saturday through Tuesday. Woodbury and

  • 9pm to 5am. Friday. Smithville

  • Competitive hourly wage of $21.00 per hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)

  • A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options

  • Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld

  • Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities of an Armed Tactical Security Guard

  • Patrol sensitive areas to spot any suspicious activity

  • Verify identities and control access to secure areas

  • React quickly to threats or incidents

  • Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras

  • Document incidents and actions taken

  • Respond to alarms and conduct on-site checks

  • Collaborate with law enforcement during serious incidents

  • Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property

Qualifications of Tactical Armed Security Guard

  • Must have Military, or 6 months Law Enforcement, or 6 months Armed Corrections in your employment background.

  • Must be 21 years of age or older.

  • Must have a valid Driver License and clean Motor Vehicle Report

  • Be authorized to work in the U.S.

  • Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED

  • Be able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process

  • First aid certification is an asset

  • Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work . Apply today – this could be more than a job! 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have concierge, surveillance, and even casual roles available.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and drug screening to be conducted after an offer of employment is extended.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment .

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