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Metro Nashville Airport Authority
Officer Uncertified
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$62,112 / year median in Tennessee
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Officer Uncertified Metro Nashville Airport Authority
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Facebook:
@NashvilleInternationalAirport ,X:
@Fly_Nashville and Instagram:
@FlyNashville . Learn more about New Horizon, our $3 billion growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com . Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Drug Free Workplace.Accepting applications until:
September 20, 2026 POST Certified Preferred (Not Required) Multiple Openings 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, October 23, 2026, at 9:00am- Applicants selected to test will be notified by email.
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.
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.
Required Training:
Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy Basic Fire Academy Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) School Field Training Officer (FTO)Program Benefits :
Benefits Overview Guide Health, Dental, Vision, Life- eligible upon hire
Disability Insurance Health Screenings Retirement Plan:
457 Plan- 100% match of up to $4,500/year. In addition, contribute 1% of your annual salary to the 457 Plan, and the Authority will contribute 10% of your base salary into the Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan per year. (10% contribution by Authority for Officer Trainee $4,889 & Certified Officer $5,432.70
- based on starting salary. Educational Assistance Shift Pay
- $1,742/per year for Teams C&D State supplemented in-service pay of $800/per year (in addition to regular pay) 10 Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Day 17 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
- eligible upon hire Bereavement Leave Military Leave
- 15 days paid/per year Paid training Specialized training Uniforms and equipment
Job Summary:
The Officer is responsible for protecting the life and property of the general public within the Nashville International Airport's (BNA) jurisdiction by recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions, actions, or environmental hazards. Other responsibilities include operating Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles including firefighting mechanisms and performing vehicular and pedestrian traffic control.Essential Job Responsibilities:
Ensures strict compliance with Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) standard operations, policies and procedures. Ensures utilizations, reports, and training records are properly logged. Serves, at minimum, as first responder for medical emergencies. Upholds the laws of the United States and the State of Tennessee. Handles police responsibilities for traffic crashes, moving citations, traffic control, and emergency calls. Investigates reported crimes, obtains arrest warrants, makes arrests, and apprehends suspects as necessary. Sweeps concourses for prohibited items such as explosives or dangerous weapons. Answers calls, including medical, unattended bag, water/fire alarms, and door alarms. Patrols terminal, parking lots, and perimeter fence looking for suspicious activity and unsecured areas. Responds to aircraft emergencies, including plane crashes, fuel spills, and aircraft escorts. Responds to malfunctions in perimeter fence gates. Works with other agencies' warrants in other counties or states. Identifies environmental hazards and addresses in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Operates ARFF vehicles, including the firefighting mechanisms. Performs vehicular and pedestrian traffic control. Helps individuals in need, including finding shelter for the homeless and transporting individuals to mental health facilities when necessary. Conducts disaster exercise training. Maintains regular and on-time attendance. Follows all safety regulations. Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE). Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
Airport Security Programs:
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and TSA airport security programs. Attention toDetail:
Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.Clear Criminal History:
Has a clear motor vehicle record, and clear criminal history with no felony, driving under the influence, or drug-related convictions. Age (21): Is at least 21 years of age.US Citizen:
Is a citizen of the United States. Must successfully complete required medical examination and psychological evaluation. Must successfully complete required physical fitness test. Must successfully complete required entry-level law enforcement skills test if uncertified or non-degreed. Ability to perform shift work. The Department of Public Safety is a 24/7 operation. Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge. Must meet the Distant Visual Acuity requirements: normal depth perception, 20/100 uncorrected, 20/20 corrected and at least 20/30 in the other eye, normal color perception or color vision deficiency severity classification of no greater than "mild" or "medium", binocular vision capacity of at least 20 feet.Qualifications:
Required:
US Citizen:
Rules of the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission Valid Class D Driver's license Uncertified High school diploma/equivalent and three (3) years of successful, consecutive work experience. Successful work experience is defined as: Overall positive reviews of work performance from employers; and No negative terminations of employment; and Multiple employers are accepted if the above factors are met or; Continuous full-time employment, averaging 30 hours or more per week; and High school diploma/equivalent with certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the State of TN or nationally recognized certification or; High school diploma/ equivalent with two (2) years of military experience and an honorable discharge- Although a candidate may meet the requirements by other qualifications, if there's prior military experience, honorable discharge is still required.