Downtown Knoxville skyline and the Tennessee river at dawn

Security

Contact Security
Address
400 Main Street; Suite L-116
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone
(865) 215-2456
Fax
(865) 215-2123
Citation Information
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Public Building Authority

Security & Life Safety Office

The Public Building Authority's Security & Life Safety Department consists of more than 120 members committed to providing a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, and the communities we serve.

The department includes uniformed personnel ranging from Safety Officers to the Assistant Chief of Security & Life Safety, as well as an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Fire Safety Specialists, Life Safety Specialist, and two fully staffed Communications Centers. Additionally, the department operates an Access Control Office responsible for overseeing and monitoring more than 29,000 access badges.

Through a comprehensive approach to security, emergency preparedness, fire prevention, and life safety, the department plays a vital role in protecting public facilities, supporting government operations, and ensuring the safety of those who work in and visit these locations.

Our Security & Life Safety team take pride in delivering dependable, professional, and responsive services while maintaining a strong commitment to public safety, customer service, and emergency preparedness.

Brian Boothe
Director of Security & Life Safety

Managed Facilities

A partial list of facilities managed by Security & Life Safety include:
  • City County Building
  • Old Courthouse
  • Public Safety Complex
  • UT Tower
  • Summer Place
  • On-Street Parking Facilities and Operations
  • World's Fair Park
  • Knoxville Area Transit (KAT)
  • City of Knoxville Parks
  • Juvenile Justice Center
  • Family Justice Center
  • Knox County Clerk's Offices