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.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No