Park Ranger/ Armed Security Guard - Andrew Jackson Foundation

Now Hiring: Park Ranger/ Armed Security Officer

Schedule: Full-time and Part-Time positions available.

 Friday- Tuesday 4:00 pm to 12:00 am (midnight)

Location: Nashville, TN

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

About Us: 

The mission of the Andrew Jackson Foundation is to preserve The Hermitage, the home of President Andrew Jackson, to create learning opportunities and to inspire citizenship through experiencing the life and unique impact of Jackson.

Why Choose us:

Join our team at The Hermitage as a Security and Guest Services Officer, where you'll play a vital role in preserving the safety and charm of this historic estate. Your mission is to maintain a secure environment while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and staff alike. You'll monitor the property to safeguard against any potential security threats and assist guests with their inquiries and needs in a friendly, informative manner. Additionally, you'll provide essential transportation support for physically challenged visitors and staff around the property. If you're passionate about history and dedicated to exceptional service, we invite you to be a part of our legacy.

What you will be doing:

• Open and close buildings as required by daily schedule or upon request of authorized persons.
• Monitor fire, burglar, and panic alarms, respond to alarms, and arm and disarm buildings as required by daily schedule or upon request by authorized personnel.
• Conduct rounds and patrol areas as directed.
• Monitor buildings, grounds, and pathways for theft, fire, damage, or safety issues.
• Control access to museum buildings, museum collections areas, and grounds.
• Respond, investigate, and report on accidents and injuries incurred on The Hermitage property as directed by Chief of Security.
• Provide special event traffic control, crowd control, and parking assistance as required.

What you will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Security officers must constantly maintain a valid state certification from the Department of Insurance and Commerce as an armed security officer with a directive to carry a weapon. Training is available.
• Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• Must maintain firearm training and certification, as well as certification in First Aid, CPR, and the use of AED’s.
• Must be able to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions independently; demonstrate teamwork and good interpersonal skills; present a professional demeanor; and maintain confidentiality. Security officers must have basic computer skills in order to operate alarm systems.
• Ability to perform moderate physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force unassisted; stoop, bend, climb, and lift; walk multiple miles during a shift; stand and sit for long periods of time; work outdoors in all weather conditions and extremes; and stay awake and alert for 12 hours at a time.

**This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job, and "other" duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Staff members holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. Nothing in this job description restricts the supervisor's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.**