Security Officer - Lobby Specialist in Reno, NV

Job title from GardaWorld: Security Officer - Lobby Specialist

Source: GardaWorld job site (securityjobsus.garda.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 21, 2026.

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License in Nevada

To work as a security guard in Nevada you need the Work Card (registration as a private patrol officer/security guard employee), issued by the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board (PILB), NRS Chapter 648.

Minimum age: 18.

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How the pay compares

This job pays USD 1.00 an hour more than the typical USD 21.00 an hour for security guard jobs in Reno, NV (11 jobs that list the pay).

This job pays USD 1.04 an hour more than the typical USD 20.96 an hour for security guard jobs in Nevada (105 jobs that list the pay).

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GardaWorld has 3 more open security guard jobs in Reno, NV.

Typical pay at GardaWorld in Nevada: USD 19.25 an hour (14 jobs that list the pay).

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Job description from GardaWorld

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Surveillance Security Officer!

Ready to suit up as a Security Officer - Lobby Specialist?

What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan a series of screens. Tell us about your strong observation skills with attention to detail.

As a Security Officer – Surveillance, you will be the person spotting threats before they escalate in environments such as a security operations center, call centers, parking gatehouses, etc.

What’s in it for you:

  • Location: Reno, NV
  • Set schedule: Day/Swing Mix: 6am-2pm: Saturday & Sunday/2pm-10pm: Monday & Tuesday.
  • Competitive hourly wage of $22.00 / hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
  • A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.
  • Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld.
  • Uniform provided at no cost.

Responsibilities of Surveillance Security Guard

  • Excellent customer service is always your top priority as you provide critical access control by checking identifications, greeting visitors, handling deliveries, and other front-end tasks.
  • You observe, survey the area, and provide reporting on activity at your assigned location.
  • You provide rapid response in critical situations.
  • You conduct vital foot patrols, Interior/Exterior throughout your shift.
  • You’re good with reading and writing detailed reports.
  • You know when and how to enforce customer procedures, regulations, and standards of the client.

Qualifications

  • You have 1 year of experience in a fast paced, complex environment.
  • Results and people oriented but can balance business considerations.
  • You are highly organized.
  • You have a current PILB in hand.
  • You have a High School Diploma or GED
  • You are at least 21 years of age.
  • You have s​​​​table progressive work history.
  • You have Excellent communication skills.
  • You excel with computers, laptops, phones, and other electronic tools.
  • You are authorized to work in the U.S.

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. Apply today – this could be more than a job! 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, concierge, and even casual roles available.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.

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