Security Guard

Job Summary: 

 

The Security Guard protects the guests, employees, property, and assets of the Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza and the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians. Working assigned shifts, security maintains a visible, professional presence throughout the plaza, parking lots, and surrounding grounds. The guard deters and responds to theft, disturbances, and safety hazards; enforces plaza policies and applicable laws; and provides courteous assistance to travelers. The position requires sound judgment, strong observation skills, and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure. 

 

 

Duties: 

• Patrol the interior and exterior of the travel plaza on foot, monitoring for suspicious activity, safety hazards, and policy or code violations. 

• Maintain a visible security presence to deter theft, vandalism, loitering, and disorderly conduct. 

• Monitor access points; document and report unusual activity. 

• Respond promptly to incidents, emergencies, medical situations, taking appropriate action and notifying supervisors and emergency services as needed. 

• Enforce plaza rules and applicable federal, state, and tribal laws, including age-restricted sales policies for tobacco and other regulated products. 

• De-escalate conflicts and disturbances calmly and professionally; remove or detain individuals only when warranted and in accordance with policy and law. 

• Assist guests and employees with directions, vehicle lockouts, escorts, lost-and-found items, and other reasonable requests. 

• Write clear, accurate, and complete incident reports, daily activity logs, and shift summaries. 

• Secure doors, gates, fuel islands, and cash-handling areas; support opening and closing procedures. 

• Observe and report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, spills, and maintenance needs. 

• Provide traffic and crowd control during busy periods, events, and emergencies. 

• Cooperate with tribal police, local law enforcement, and emergency responders during investigations and incidents. 

• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and evidence. 

• Perform other 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.