Overnight Security Guard ( Part-Time)

Why Cheekwood?

Working at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens offers you the opportunity to work for one of the most beautiful places in Nashville. Formerly the home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, Cheekwood now serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum with period rooms and art galleries. At Cheekwood, you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of roles tailored to your skills and interests. Whether you are passionate about horticulture, art curation, historical preservation, or one of our many other career opportunities, you would have the chance to thrive and make a meaningful impact here. Working in such a place that cherishes its rich history, vibrant art scene, and serene gardens offers a unique blend of fulfillment and inspiration. You will find yourself in a supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities for personal and professional growth, amidst the backdrop of picturesque setting.

What does the Cheekwood Security Team do and why join? 

At Cheekwood, the security team manages the safety and protection of the grounds. Their main objective is to ensure a secure environment for visitors while upholding the integrity of the gardens and facilities. This involves monitoring and patrolling the grounds, implementing safety protocols, and helping visitors when needed. The security team collaborates in coordinating special events within the garden and contributes to generating revenue to sustain the garden's mission and ongoing initiatives. Joining the Cheekwood Security team offers a unique opportunity to work in a peaceful and beautiful environment while ensuring the safety and protection of both visitors and the property assets, such as art collections and outdoor exhibits. It provides a chance to interact with diverse groups of people, from garden enthusiasts to tourists, and offers the satisfaction of contributing to the preservation of a cultural and historical site. 

What will you be doing?

The Overnight Security Attendant is responsible for maintaining the safety, security and integrity of the property during off-business hours. Operating primarily during night shift, the core duties include conducting routine foot or mobile patrols, monitoring surveillance systems, inspecting access points and ensuring all doors, gates and windows are properly secured. This role acts as the primary point of contact for emergency situations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct initial perimeter sweep to confirm all doors, windows, gates, and emergency exits are fully locked and secured.
• Verify that non-essential interior lights display screens and appliances are powered down.
• Manage any late-night entry for authorized personnel, verifying credentials and logging access.
• Perform regular, randomized foot or mobile patrols access all building levels, stairwells, basements and exterior zones.
• Actively monitor CCTV cameras, fire panels, intrusion alarms and environmental sensors from the security desk.
• Log all patrol sweeps, key check-outs, visitor entries and unusual occurrences into the log.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, such as water leaks, exposed wiring, broken locks, burnt-out lighting or HVAC issues.
• Work closely with law enforcement and Safety Manager to de-escalate potential conflicts or trespass situations firmly and professionally.
• Inspect parking lots and conduct a formal shift hand-off with incoming morning security or facility management, highlighting any incidents and open maintenance requests. 

• Valid State of Tennessee Security Unarmed Guard License. Must maintain a valid unarmed security license from the State of Tennessee and a valid Driver’s License at all times. Dallas Law Training also required.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and endure extended periods of standing and walking in all types of weather conditions.
• Security level experience in the Entertainment or Hospitality Industry is a plus.

 Part-time Benefits

• Membership & Discounts: As an employee, you receive a Cheekwood membership, which entitles you to unlimited admission during regular Garden hours and a limited number of free tickets to special events. Members also receive discounts classes, ticketed events, and purchases at the Gift Shop. Your Cheekwood membership also include reciprocal admission for named members to more than 300 gardens though the American Horticultural Society.
• Reciprocal Admission: As an employee of Cheekwood you have free general admission access to many local cultural, historical, and art institutions as part of the employee admission program.