Security Specialist - Patrols, Incidents & 24/7 On-Site

Redwood Materials Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials seeks a Security Specialist for its McCarran, NV near Sparks location. The role operates under supervision, performing security duties, incident response, and routine patrols in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, alarms, and emergency protocols, with willingness to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends. Full-time employment with competitive compensation.

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 established procedures, post orders, safety requirements, and escalation protocols in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended hours as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; capable of accurate reporting and maintaining shift continuity.

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 escalation protocols.
• Conduct routine and random patrols to identify hazards, security risks, or policy violations.
• Monitor and operate CCTV, access control systems, alarms, and life-safety systems; report irregularities.
• Control and document site access, including visitor processing, credential checks, and contractor verification.
• Respond to alarms and incidents, assess conditions, and escalate as needed.
• Provide initial emergency response support, including basic first aid and evacuation assistance.
• Complete incident reports, daily logs, and shift documentation before shift end.
• Maintain accountability of issued equipment and report deficiencies.
• Support site operations, events, and high-visibility activities as directed.
• Follow company policies, post orders, and safety procedures; report deviations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to ensure shift continuity.

Skills

Security operations

Patrol procedures

Access control systems

CCTV monitoring

Emergency response protocols

Verbal and written communication

Shift work

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Alarm systems

Access control hardware

Job description

Redwood Materials seeks a Security Specialist for its McCarran, NV near Sparks location. The role operates under supervision, performing security duties, incident response, and routine patrols in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, alarms, and emergency protocols, with willingness to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends. Full-time employment with competitive compensation.