Officer (Airport Police)

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact, supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about BNA® Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNAVision.com.

Accepting applications until: March 17th

POST Certified Preferred (Not Required) 

If selected, the prior documents will be required to attend testing if applicable

• Birth Certificate 
• High School/GED Diploma or Transcript
• College Diploma/Transcripts (if applicable)
• Copy of P.O.S.T. Certification or State Equivalent (if applicable)
• EMT Certification (if applicable)
• DD214 (if applicable)

All supporting documents may be attached to your online application at the time of application. Each document should be saved individually in a PDF format. Do not include resumes, cover letters, driver's license, social security cards, or various training certificates. 

Written and physical fitness test: Friday, March 28th- Applicants selected to test will be notified by email. If selected, you must confirm attendance by Friday, March 21st.

Starting Salary: $55,450 (uncertified); $61,106 (certified)

Shift:  12-Hour Shifts – rotation of every other weekend off; Teams A & B, 5:45 am – 6:15 pm; Teams C & D, 5:45 pm - 6:15 am. 

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Public Safety Salary Step Structure

An exciting career awaits you...

If you are committed to a career as a public safety professional, you will find an excellent opportunity with the MNAA's Department of Public Safety.

The Nashville International Airport's Department of Public Safety is a certified agency that provides full police service as well as aircraft fire rescue and emergency medical services to airport visitors.

The department adheres to all hiring, training and performance standards established by the Tennessee Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. The department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

 Hiring Process:

• Submit employment application.
• Applications are reviewed and dispositioned by Dept. of Public Safety (DPS)/Human Resources.
• Selected qualified applicants are invited to the physical and written examinations. Applicants are excluded from the written examination if they are POST certified or possess a post-secondary degree.

• Candidates passing the written and physical fitness examinations will be invited to complete the Personal History Statement (PHS). PHS must be completed and returned to Talent Acquisition within five (5) calendar days to continue in the process.
• DPS will complete the initial background database check. Applicants who pass the initial background check may move forward to the interview phase of the process.
• Panel interviews are scheduled and held.
• Evaluation Process- Candidate interviews are evaluated, and finalists are determined.