Surveillance Operator

Moapa Band of Paiutes; Nevada; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Moapa Band of Paiutes invites applications for a Surveillance Officer to monitor the Travel Plaza surveillance system, ensuring a safe environment for staff, customers, and tribal property. Responsibilities include watching feeds, identifying suspicious activity, reporting incidents to the supervisor, handling footage confidentially, and adhering to tribal policies and procedures.

Availability for 24/7 shifts and outdoor work in varied conditions is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Nevada driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods.
• Effective verbal and written communication, including incident reports.
• Basic computer skills for logging incidents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor surveillance cameras and security systems throughout the Travel Plaza and designated areas.
• Maintain consistent attention to feeds to observe daily activities and identify unusual behavior.
• Identify and report theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, safety hazards, or other concerns to supervision.
• Document incidents and observations accurately and promptly.
• Notify personnel of emergencies or situations requiring immediate attention.
• Ensure surveillance equipment operates properly and report any malfunctions.
• Handle surveillance footage confidentially and access only for authorized purposes.
• Follow procedures for monitoring, reporting, and handling recordings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Stamina/fitness

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary:

The Surveillance Officer is responsible for monitoring the surveillance system at the Travel Plaza to help maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, customers, vendors, and Tribal property. This position observes activity through surveillance cameras, identifies and reports suspicious behavior or potential security concerns, and notifies the appropriate supervisor when incidents or unusual activity are observed. The Surveillance Officer is expected to remain alert, maintain confidentiality, and follow established policies and procedures.

Duties:

• Monitor surveillance cameras and security systems throughout the Travel Plaza and designated areas.
• Maintain consistent attention to surveillance feeds to observe daily activities and identify unusual or suspicious behavior.
• Observe designated areas, including entrances, exits, parking areas, fuel pumps, and other locations covered by the surveillance system.
• Identify and promptly report suspected theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, safety hazards, or other potential security concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Document observed incidents, unusual activity, and other relevant information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Notify the appropriate personnel of emergencies or situations requiring immediate attention.
• Monitor surveillance equipment for proper operation and report technical issues, camera malfunctions, or system interruptions.
• Handle surveillance footage and information confidentially and access recordings only for authorized business purposes.
• Follow established procedures regarding surveillance monitoring, incident reporting, and the handling and preservation of recordings.
• Maintain professionalism, impartiality, and discretion while performing surveillance duties.
• Comply with all applicable Tribal policies, Travel Plaza procedures, and workplace safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Nevada driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear incident reports.
• Basic computer skills for logging incidents.
• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods throughout an entire shift.
• Ability to run, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme desert heat, and indoors in a busy retail and fuel-service environment.
• Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to monitor surroundings and surveillance equipment.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies and to physically intervene when necessary and appropriate.
• Work is performed 24/7; the position requires availability for rotating day, swing, and graveyard shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred

• Prior experience in security, law enforcement, military, corrections, or a related field.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to obtain within a defined period after hire).
• Familiarity with the Moapa community and tribal customs

Moapa Band of Paiutes, 1 Lincoln Street, P.O. Box 340, Moapa, NV 89025

Indian Preference Per Section 703(i) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended