Position Description

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated IT Security Manager classified under Metro’s Information Systems Manager to lead departmental information security compliance and operations. This position is responsible for ensuring adherence to the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy, the Metro Government Information Security Framework, MNPD policies, and industry best practices. The IT Security Manager will serve as MNPD’s Local Agency Security Officer (LASO), and will oversee security governance, policy development, audit readiness, incident response coordination, and continuous monitoring of security controls across MNPD systems. The role works collaboratively with all MNPD IT managers, Metro ITS Enterprise Information Security, and MNPD command staff to maintain a secure, compliant technology environment supporting public-safety operations.

The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is a 24/7/365 operation. Whether you are a sworn or civilian employee, you will be responsible for the general welfare of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County. You will be responsible for ensuring optimum communications both within Metro and between Metro and the general public. If this environment is appealing and exciting to you, then you might want to consider a job with Metro Nashville Police Department.

Typical Duties

• Serves as MNPD’s Local Agency Security Officer (LASO), representing the department in all matters related to FBI CJIS information security requirements.
• Ensures departmental compliance with the FBI CJIS Security Policy, Metro Government Information Security Framework, and applicable MNPD policies.
• Communicates CJIS and other security alerts, advisories, and directives to MNPD IT personnel and affected divisions.
• Collects, updates, and maintains information security documentation, including system security configurations, diagrams, inventories, and audit artifacts.
• Coordinates and assists with internal and external information security audits, including Metro ITS Enterprise Security assessments, CJIS audits, and internal MNPD compliance reviews.
• Leads the development, maintenance, and dissemination of MNPD information security policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and security guidelines.
• Implements, manages, and monitors security technologies including identity and access management tools, endpoint and mobile device security solutions, logging/monitoring platforms, network security controls, and vulnerability management systems.
• Conducts periodic reviews of user access, system permissions, encryption status, patch levels, and other required CJIS security controls.
• Coordinates with MNPD IT managers to ensure secure system design, architecture, and operational practices for all police technology systems.
• Collaborates with Metro ITS Enterprise Security to ensure alignment with Metro-wide security initiatives, incident response coordination, and risk management activities.
• Oversee security incident reporting, documentation, tracking, and remediation activities.
• Provides security training, awareness, and guidance to MNPD personnel, contractors, and partner agencies.
• Supports technology projects by reviewing system designs, evaluating vendors for security compliance, and ensuring adherence to established standards.
• Participates in disaster recovery and continuity of operations planning.
• Must attend off-site meetings, trainings, or conferences related to information security, compliance, and technology operations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of professional experience managing information systems, information technology, Information Security, or related fields, of which two (2) years must have been supervisory or lead experience.

- - - No Substitution - - -



LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid Driver License


Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security , CEH, or similar.
• Experience serving as a CJIS LASO, ISM, or comparable information security governance role.
• Experience with NIST or CJIS-aligned security controls, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles, regulatory requirements, criminal justice information systems, and CJIS Security Policy controls.
• Ability to communicate security requirements and risks effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.


Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated IT Security Manager classified under Metro’s Information Systems Manager to lead departmental information security compliance and operations. This position is responsible for ensuring adherence to the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy, the Metro Government Information Security Framework, MNPD policies, and industry best practices. The IT Security Manager will serve as MNPD’s Local Agency Security Officer (LASO), and will oversee security governance, policy development, audit readiness, incident response coordination, and continuous monitoring of security controls across MNPD systems. The role works collaboratively with all MNPD IT managers, Metro ITS Enterprise Information Security, and MNPD command staff to maintain a secure, compliant technology environment supporting public-safety operations. The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is a 24/7/365 operation. Whether you are a sworn or civilian employee, you will be responsible for the general welfare of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County. You will be responsible for ensuring optimum communications both within Metro and between Metro and the general public. If this environment is appealing and exciting to you, then you might want to consider a job with Metro Nashville Police Department. Typical Duties Serves as MNPD’s Local Agency Security Officer (LASO), representing the department in all matters related to FBI CJIS information security requirements. Ensures departmental compliance with the FBI CJIS Security Policy, Metro Government Information Security Framework, and applicable MNPD policies. Communicates CJIS and other security alerts, advisories, and directives to MNPD IT personnel and affected divisions. Collects, updates, and maintains information security documentation, including system security configurations, diagrams, inventories, and audit artifacts. Coordinates and assists with internal and external information security audits, including Metro ITS Enterprise Security assessments, CJIS audits, and internal MNPD compliance reviews. Leads the development, maintenance, and dissemination of MNPD information security policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and security guidelines. Implements, manages, and monitors security technologies including identity and access management tools, endpoint and mobile device security solutions, logging/monitoring platforms, network security controls, and vulnerability management systems. Conducts periodic reviews of user access, system permissions, encryption status, patch levels, and other required CJIS security controls. Coordinates with MNPD IT managers to ensure secure system design, architecture, and operational practices for all police technology systems. Collaborates with Metro ITS Enterprise Security to ensure alignment with Metro-wide security initiatives, incident response coordination, and risk management activities. Oversee security incident reporting, documentation, tracking, and remediation activities. Provides security training, awareness, and guidance to MNPD personnel, contractors, and partner agencies. Supports technology projects by reviewing system designs, evaluating vendors for security compliance, and ensuring adherence to established standards. Participates in disaster recovery and continuity of operations planning. Must attend off-site meetings, trainings, or conferences related to information security, compliance, and technology operations. Performs additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Five (5) years of professional experience managing information systems, information technology, Information Security, or related fields, of which two (2) years must have been supervisory or lead experience. - - - No Substitution - - - LICENSES REQUIRED - Valid Driver License Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO 94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security , CEH, or similar. Experience serving as a CJIS LASO, ISM, or comparable information security governance role. Experience with NIST or CJIS-aligned security controls, risk assessments, and compliance audits. Strong knowledge of information security principles, regulatory requirements, criminal justice information systems, and CJIS Security Policy controls. Ability to communicate security requirements and risks effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

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