Security Specialist

Redwood Materials; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a Security Specialist for the night shift to protect assets at our Sparks facility. Responsibilities include patrols, monitoring CCTV and alarms, and responding to security or medical incidents.

You will document incidents, control access, and coordinate with supervisors to ensure safety and continuity between shifts. The role requires a high school diploma and flexible night/weekend availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; security, military, or emergency response experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of security operations, patrol procedures, access control, CCTV monitoring, alarms and emergency response.
• Ability to follow procedures, post orders, safety rules and escalation protocols in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned security duties during scheduled shifts, including patrols, monitoring systems, and incident response.
• Serve as on-site responder to security, safety, and medical incidents following established procedures.
• Conduct routine patrols of facilities to identify hazards, security risks, or policy violations.
• Monitor CCTV, access control, alarms and life-safety systems; report irregularities to supervision.
• Control and document site access, including visitor processing and contractor verification.
• Respond to alarms; assess conditions and escalate to supervisors or emergency services as needed.
• Provide initial emergency response support, including basic first aid and evacuation assistance.
• Complete incident reports, logs, and shift documentation before shift end.
• Maintain accountability of issued equipment; report deficiencies.
• Support site operations and special events as directed by supervision.
• Follow all company policies, post orders and safety procedures; report deviations.

Skills

Security operations

Communication skills

Decision making under pressure

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CCTV monitoring systems

Access control systems

Alarms

Emergency response protocols

Job description

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling—keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Security Specialist (Night Shift)

Security Specialists operate under direct or general supervision during assigned shifts. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures, post orders, and supervisor direction. Personnel are expected to carry out assigned duties, follow escalation protocols, and notify supervisors of incidents requiring higher-level decision-making. Performance is evaluated based on adherence to procedures, response effectiveness, and completion of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities will include:

• Perform assigned security duties during scheduled shifts, including patrols, monitoring systems, and incident response.
• Serve as an on-site responder to security, safety, and medical incidents, following established response procedures and escalation protocols.
• Conduct routine and random patrols of facilities and grounds to identify hazards, security risks, or policy violations.
• Monitor and operate CCTV, access control systems, alarms, and life-safety systems, reporting irregularities to supervision.
• Control and document site access, including visitor processing, credential checks, and contractor verification.
• Respond to alarms and incidents, assess conditions, and upscale to supervisors or emergency services as required.
• Provide initial emergency response support, including basic first aid, evacuation assistance, and scene control until relieved.
• Complete incident reports, daily activity logs, and shift documentation accurately and before the end of each shift.
• Maintain accountability of issued equipment, ensuring readiness and reporting deficiencies.
• Support site operations, special events, and high-visibility activities as directed by supervision.
• Follow all company policies, post orders, and safety procedures, reporting any deviations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to ensure continuity between shifts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; prior security, military, law enforcement, emergency response, or industrial security experience preferred
• Working knowledge of security operations, patrol procedures, access control systems, CCTV monitoring, alarm systems, and emergency response protocols
• Ability to follow and apply established procedures, post orders, safety requirements, and escalation protocols in a fast-paced operational environment
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended hours as operationally required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to complete accurate reports, maintain shift continuity, and communicate professionally with employees, contractors, visitors, and emergency responders
• Ability to assess situations, remain calm under pressure, and make sound decisions during security, safety medical, or operational incidents
• Ability to stand, walk, patrol, and respond to incidents for extended periods while maintaining situational awareness and operational readiness

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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