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Security Guard

Signal
Manchester, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 May 2026
💰 $34,000/yr($30,000/yr$34,000/yr)

About the role

Tennessee Security License/Guard Card Required!

Post Location: Signal Of Nashville / Nashville, TN / All job locations for this posting are within the greater Nashville, TN area.

Please Note: This job posting appears under Manchester, TN; however, all available positions and work assignments are located in the Nashville, TN metropolitan area.

Schedule: Full time and/or Part time (WEEKEND AVAILABILITY REQUIRED)

Shift/s: All shifts (1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts available) 8,10 and/or 12 hours shifts AVAILABLE!

(Detailed shift start and end time will be discussed during the in-person interview)

Pay Rate: $15-$17/hour [ Depending on post and experience ]

Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must have a VALID Tennessee Unarmed Security License
  • Clean Driving record
  • Able to read, speak, and write in English
  • Must be able to work shifts requiring walking, standing, driving.

Benefits:

  • Paid training
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Veteran and First Responder Friendly

Additional Position Summary:

A Signal Patrol Officer role encompasses all dedicated requirements but varies from the below in duty specifically in a faster pace, time management and performing randomized but planned patrols of multiple sites throughout the shift.  All duties listed below are minimum requirements – additional duties listed in the site’s Post Orders are requirements as well.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Standing or walking for extended periods;
  • Responding quickly to threats or emergencies;
  • Completing incident reports;
  • Maintaining situational awareness;
  • Operating security technology; and
  • In the case of a Patrol Officer or Dedicated vehicle post: driving a patrol vehicle on a scheduled patrol cycle for specific durations with limited idle times


Position Summary:

 

A Signal Dedicated Guard will conduct static security services for courtyards, offices, pools, and other high value areas to ensure all required access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and residents with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety. All duties listed below are minimum requirements – additional duties listed in the site’s Post Orders are requirements as well.


Soft Skills:

  • Visioning: Understanding the big picture and requirements necessary to deliver services that reflect company values, goals, and purpose. Can you exhibit our core values, creating peace of mind for our clients?
  • Strategic Planning: Effective engagement, communication, planning and execution of daily security responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Can you accurately execute security checks based on the needs of the post requirements?
  • Financial Acumen: Understanding company measurements while executing the necessary behaviors to drive performance. Can you perform your duties to meet expectations and company benchmarks?
  • Team Development: Communicate with Clients, team members and management effectively and in a timely manner, receiving and relaying feedback and executing follow up as needed. Can you work cohesively with a team, delivering on key objectives?
  • Project Management: Complete understanding and execution of daily tasks and efficiently delivering services that meet the needs of the business. Can you complete your daily assigned tasks and communicate maintenance needs of company assets?

 

Responsibilities:

  • Will conduct and deliver various dedicated services that reflect the company’s values, expectations, and consistent service in alignment with site specific instructions/post orders.
  • Will write detailed and accurate reports utilizing company technology and web or app-based software during each shift that align with site instruction/post orders.
  • The Ability to consistently arrive on time for shifts, clock in and out, meet time commitments, follow instruction, follow dress code and appearance standards and expectations 
  • Interacting with internal and external customers on site cultivating a customer service relationship while striving to provide peace of mind.
  • Consistently communicates with the Advanced Dedicated Guard or the Dedicated Branch Supervisor to promptly report any customer or property related information

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