Security Officer

Peppermillcareers; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Peppermillcareers is seeking a Security Officer in Reno, Nevada, to maintain a safe environment for guests and employees. This includes patrolling, monitoring surveillance, and responding to emergencies.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be able to obtain necessary certifications, and preferably have prior security or law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and BBP.
• Must be licensed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and have an Alcohol Awareness Card.
• Previous experience in casino security, law enforcement, or military preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol premises and monitor surveillance equipment.
• Respond to emergencies using a portable radio and alarms.
• Report irregularities and preserve evidence.
• Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic for safety.

Skills

Patrolling and monitoring

Emergency response skills

Report writing

Traffic control

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

The Security Officer maintains a safe and secure environment for guests, customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.

Duties

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, grounds, equipment, and access points.
• Obtains help by portable radio, sounding alarms, calling local law enforcement, fire fighters, gaming enforcement agents, summoning emergency medical services.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, detaining suspects for appropriate law enforcement agencies for felony and misdemeanor crimes, securing and transporting company funds and assets according to policies and procedures, preserving, packaging, labeling and securing any material or evidence.
• Initiates and completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities, interviewing witnesses, obtaining statements, signatures, taking and labeling photographs, obtaining outside agency case or reference numbers and officials’ names.
• Controls traffic by directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic, providing information and assisting the public.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, reporting malfunctions, reporting repair needs to supervisor, learning and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and BBP.
• Must be able to obtain a license with the Nevada Gaming Control Board and obtain an Alcohol Awareness Card.
• Previous casino security, law enforcement or military preferred.