SECURITY OFFICER

About the role

The Clark County Administrative Services Department is seeking qualified candidates for the Security Officer position within the Office of Public Safety. Security Officers patrol and protect County property and facilities on foot or via motorized transportation, and may transport County employees and visitors to on‑site and off‑site locations using non‑CDL vehicles (small buses, vans, cars, golf carts, etc.) for fueling and maintenance. This recruitment is limited to the first 250 applications received and will close without notice once that number is reached. The examination will create an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six months, or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. Some positions may be confidential or non‑union and are excluded from union membership.

Responsibilities

• Patrol County facilities and property by foot, motorized cart, or vehicle as required.
• Monitor for and report suspicious activities, circumstances, and prowlers.
• Appropriately report any suspicious or emergency situations to a county‑designated security command post, the appropriate emergency services (police, fire, or medical), or a supervisor.
• Check County facilities and property for evidence of unauthorized entry or use, fire or fire threat, vandalism, and theft.
• Attend to restricted‑use parking lots, determine eligibility of persons to use parking lots, and direct drivers to parking locations.
• Drive various non‑CDL vehicles, sometimes with passengers, to various points on‑site as needed.
• May drive County vehicles to on‑site and off‑site locations for passenger transport, fueling, and maintenance.
• Fuel vehicles as needed and perform basic upkeep such as cleaning and light preventative maintenance.
• May perform routine custodial/maintenance duties.
• Provide information and direct the public to desired services.
• Operate PBX phone system, two‑way radios, computers, x‑ray scanner, and metal detector as required.
• Monitor automated security system controlling card‑key access, remote cameras, fire and intrusion alarms, elevator alarms, and building control systems for HVAC and utilities.
• Secure and lock county facilities and property.
• Provide security, crowd and/or traffic control, and assistance for County meetings and events as needed.
• Direct contract security personnel as required.
• Complete accurate and concise reports, forms, and logs.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school plus two (2) years full‑time experience in security, law enforcement, or military police that included public contact.
• All qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the application’s “Education” and “Work Experience” sections; resumes cannot substitute for the application.
• Possess a valid Nevada Class C driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation; periodic background investigations may be conducted after employment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Clark County does not provide H‑1B visa sponsorship or transfers.
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by the County’s examining physician.
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre‑employment drug examination.
• Work scheduled off‑hours shifts.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work with exposure to heavy traffic and potentially hazardous emissions and fumes.
• May come into contact with abusive and/or violent individuals.
• Wear a uniform as specified.

Schedule

Work scheduled off‑hours shifts.