Armed Guard

Progressive Force Concepts; Boulder City (NV); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid time off

Training opportunities

SCA benefits if transitioning to full‑

Job summary

PFC Safeguards, LLC in Boulder City, NV is hiring part-time armed guards to help safeguard personnel, property and assets. Shifts are primarily 12-hour nights and weekends, with opportunity to transition to full-time as needs grow.

You will perform access control, patrols, alarm monitoring, incidents reporting and emergency response while complying with state licensing and safety protocols. Candidates must meet Nevada PILB requirements, be U.S. citizens, 21+, and fluent in English.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Must pass medical examination, drug screen, DMV, state and federal background investigation
• Must fluently speak, read and comprehend English

Responsibilities

• Provide access control to facilities while interacting with customers, employees, contractors and visitors
• Foot patrols to ensure secure areas remain secure, while observing and reporting issues
• Alarm monitoring and assessment
• Incident and daily report writing
• Responding to emergencies in a calm, efficient manner
• Inspection of bags, containers and vehicles

Skills

Judgment & composure

Verbal communication

Disciplined team-player

Radio communications

Situational adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nevada PILB handgun/shotgun license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Boulder City, NV - Boulder City, NV 89005 Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.13 Hourly

Position Title: Armed Guard

Company Name: PFC Safeguards, LLC

Rate of Pay: $22.13 per hour, hourly non-exempt, W2 employee

Position Overview

This is a rare opportunity to join an extraordinary organization at the forefront of security operations. PFC Safeguards LLC has a fantastic opportunity for part-time, armed guards at a facility in Boulder City, Nevada. Shifts are generally 12 hours, nights and weekends. These positions have the potential to become full-time. Armed guards maintain the safety and security of personnel, property and assets while following strict security protocols.

Benefits

• Twelve-hour shifts are generally 3 days a week with additional monthly training hours.
• Eligible for 401(k) from date of hire with 100% vesting in matching contributions on day one.
• Paid time off
• Training opportunities that may lead to advancement
• If transitioning to full-time, health and welfare payments in lieu of obtaining benefits will be offered under the O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA)

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Provide access control to facilities while interacting with customers, employees, contractors and visitors
• Foot patrols to ensure secure areas remain secure, while observing and reporting of issues
• Alarm monitoring and assessment
• Incident and daily report writing
• Responding to emergencies in a calm, efficient manner
• Inspection of bags, containers and vehicles

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• High School Diploma or verifiable GED certificate
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Must pass a medical examination, drug screen, DMV, state and federal background investigation
• Must fluently speak, read and comprehend the English language
• Must possess the required State of Nevada PILB licensing requirements to carry a handgun/shotgun
• U.S. State issued driver’s license

Required Qualifications

• Must have two or any reasonable combination of the following:
• Three years of experience in the security industry, military or law enforcement
• Associate degree or completion of twenty-four college credits
• Active, retired or honorably discharged service in the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard or Reserves
• Graduation from a law enforcement basic academy

Skills & attributes

• Proven judgment and composure in high-stress, fast-moving situations
• Strong verbal communication and command presence
• Highly disciplined, mission-focused, and team-oriented
• Proficient in radio communications and tactical equipment
• Adaptable to rapidly evolving operational environments

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship and the individual can meet the core operational requirements of the role.

Mobility & Stamina

• Must be able to stand, walk, and remain on foot for extended periods up to 12 consecutive hours across uneven terrain, stairs, inclines, and indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions
• Must be able to sprint short distances, crouch, kneel, bend, and assume defensive or low-profile positions as operational demands require
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, ramps, and elevated platforms rapidly while maintaining situational awareness

Strength & Load Bearing

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds during specific assigned tasks
• Must be physically capable of restraining, repositioning, or supporting another adult in emergency scenarios

Vision & Sensory

• Requires acute near and distance vision, peripheral awareness, depth perception, and color vision to monitor environments, assess threats, and operate safely in all lighting conditions including low-light and nighttime settings
• Must maintain visual acuity during high-stress, fast-moving situations

Hearing & Communication

• Must be able to hear and clearly understand spoken communication in loud, crowded, or chaotic environments
• Must be proficient in earpiece and radio communications while simultaneously monitoring the surrounding environment

Dexterity & Fine Motor

• Must demonstrate safe and proficient handling, deployment, operation, and re-holstering of a firearm under stress, in low-light conditions, and with one hand if required
• Must maintain the dexterity to apply restraints, administer first aid, and operate communications and electronic equipment in dynamic environments

Environmental Tolerance

• Must be able to work effectively across a full range of weather conditions and environments including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and direct sun exposure for extended durations
• Must maintain composure, physical performance, and sound judgment during prolonged exposure to environmental and operational stressors

PFC Safeguards LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.