Officer (Airport Police)

Join Our Team as an Officer at Nashville International Airport (BNA)

BNA is a pivotal infrastructure asset driving the growth and prosperity of Middle Tennessee. Serving as the gateway to Music City and beyond, our airport created over $9.9 billion in total economic impact in 2019, supporting more than 76,000 jobs and generating over $443 million in taxes. For more details, visit . Follow us on social media: on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Learn more about our growth and expansion plans at .

Important Dates

Application Deadline: July 16th

Written and Physical Fitness Test: July 26th (Selected applicants will be notified by email and must confirm attendance by July 19th)

Documents Required for Testing

• 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 documents should be saved individually in PDF format and attached to your online application. Do not include resumes, cover letters, driver's license, social security cards, or various training certificates.

Competitive Salary

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

Shift: 12-Hour Shifts with a rotation of every other weekend off

Teams A & B: 5:45 am – 6:15 pm | Teams C & D: 5:45 pm – 6:15 am

We encourage you to watch our DPS recruitment video for more information. Click to view it.

Why Join MNAA's Department of Public Safety?

MNAA's Department of Public Safety is a certified agency offering comprehensive police, fire rescue, and emergency medical services to airport visitors. We adhere to all Tennessee Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission requirements and are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

Hiring Process

1. Submit your employment application
2. Applications are reviewed and dispositioned by DPS/Talent Acquisition
3. Qualified applicants are invited to written and physical fitness examinations
4. Candidates passing the exams will complete a background investigation packet within five (5) days
5. Once background checks are verified, an interview will be scheduled
6. Interviews and selection
7. Job Offer
8. Final Background Check (including a 10-year history, motor vehicle check, credit check, physical, and psychological evaluation)
9. Start Date Confirmed

Required Training

• Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
• Basic Fire Academy
• Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) School
• Field Training Officer (FTO) Program

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance – eligible upon hire
• Disability Insurance
• Health Screenings
• Retirement Plan (457 Plan with a 100% match up to $4,500/year and a 10% contribution to the Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan for Officer Trainee and Certified Officer)
• Educational Assistance
• Shift Pay - $1,742/year for Teams C&D
• State-supplemented in-service pay of $800/year
• 10 Paid