Unarmed Security Guard in Nashville, TN (Topps Private Investigation & Security Firm)

Job title from Topps Private Investigation & Security Firm: Unarmed Security Guard

Source: Topps Private Investigation & Security Firm job site. This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 21, 2026.

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License in Tennessee

To work as a security guard in Tennessee you need the Unarmed Security Guard registration (registration card), issued by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Private Protective Services (PPS).

Minimum age: 18.

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How the pay compares

This job pays USD 4.52 an hour less than the typical USD 18.52 an hour for security guard jobs in Nashville, TN (60 jobs that list the pay).

This job pays USD 3.77 an hour less than the typical USD 17.77 an hour for security guard jobs in Tennessee (230 jobs that list the pay).

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Job description from Topps Private Investigation & Security Firm

Topps Private Investigation and Security Firm is a fast growing and rapidly expanding security company providing exceptional service to both government and private business. In addition to contract security, TPISF provides a wide range of services including private investigation, background checks, and state funded enrollment services.

We are seeking 1 high-quality, experienced, and professional licensed unarmed security guard in the Nashville, TN area.

If you are looking for a positive and team-work based environment, then we are the company for you!

Positions available:

Full time and Part time positions available

Qualifications:

  • Current and active State of TN Unarmed Security Guard License
  • Security Guard experience 
  • High School Diploma or GED

Job Requirements:

  • Maintain professional dress and appearance (uniform provided)
  • Maintain visual presence in main lobby as the first point of contact for anyone entering the building
  • Maintain visitor sign-in book and follow procedures for signing in visitors
  • Document accurate and concise reports by recording observations, occurrences, and information of any doors found unsecure, propped open, etc. in daily security log
  • Complete at least one site keycard scan per hour at each site
  • Ensure main exterior doors are locked and/or only accessible by resident keycard and elevators are in proper working order at the start of the shift by use of keycard
  • Contact Metro Nashville Police Department for non-emergency and 911 for emergencies AND supervisor immediately following
  • Report to supervisor no later than the day following each shift of any problems encountered
  • Additional duties as assigned

Job Type: Full time

Salary: From $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Overnight
  • Monday - Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Nashville, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Security guard: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • State of TN Unarmed/Armed Security Guard License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Apply on the Topps Private Investigation & Security Firm site

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