Armed Security Officer (FT)

Boyd Gaming•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Armed Security Officers help ensure the safety and security of guests, team members, and company assets. They patrol the property, monitor security systems, respond to emergencies and suspicious activity, and provide professional, courteous guest service. The role may involve carrying a firearm and using authorized non-lethal weapons and defensive equipment. Officers must comply with applicable laws and regulations and complete required state, company, and gaming training, licensing, and qualifications. Officers may conduct foot, bicycle, or vehicle patrols; operate alarms, cameras, access controls, radios, and other security equipment; respond to threats and emergencies; administer first aid, CPR, AED, and Narcan; and conduct evacuations or preserve incident scenes. The work also includes gaming drops and transactions, transporting drop boxes and chip carriers, writing incident reports, and dispatching information by phone or radio. Armed officers must maintain firearm and defensive-tool proficiency, complete quarterly firearms qualifications, follow use-of-force and gun-safety requirements, and promptly report incidents involving force or weapons. The position includes indoor and outdoor assignments in varying weather, potentially in noisy, busy, or crowded environments. Officers must remain professional in stressful situations and be capable of the physical activities described in the posting, including prolonged standing and walking, bicycle patrol, lifting and carrying, running, climbing stairs, and assisting or restraining people when necessary.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in security, customer service, or a related role.
Strong communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to successfully complete the company Security Officer Academy.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ability to perform bicycle patrol, including continuous riding, frequent mounting and dismounting, carrying up to 25 lbs. of equipment, emergency stops and maneuvers, and safe operation in low light or inclement weather.
HR218 qualification (Armed Officers) or equivalent.
Gaming approval to work as an armed officer.
State-issued CCW required; in Nevada, the posting cites Gaming Control Board Regulation 5.040 and NRS 648/NRS 202.350, including valid licensing and firearm proficiency.
Successful completion and approval of the State-mandated CCW Armed Academy, Firearms Safety Course, and CCW Course, and submission to the law-enforcement/Metro licensing process.
Maintain firearms qualification four times annually and proficiency with authorized non-lethal defensive tools.
Strict adherence to company and legal use-of-force policies, CCW standards, firearm-safety protocols, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Physical ability to lift or carry regularly up to 30 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.; push or pull carts or equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. or rolling loads requiring approximately 25–40 lbs. of force; and drag or assist an unconscious person in an emergency.
Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of up to 5+ hours per shift, run short distances, climb multiple flights of stairs, and frequently bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and stoop.
Normal color, distance, and peripheral vision; adequate hearing for alarms, radios, and communication; and clear verbal communication.
Ability to safely operate company vehicles, type and complete written and digital reports accurately, and operate radios and security equipment.
Computer literacy to complete reports and access security systems.
Ability to direct and participate in evacuations and emergency procedures and restrain or subdue individuals when necessary.
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous security, law enforcement, or military background.
Experience in resort, casino, or hospitality security environments.

Responsibilities

Patrol and monitor property areas, including exterior areas, on foot, by bicycle, or in a company vehicle.
Monitor alarm systems, surveillance cameras, access-control systems, and other security equipment.
Provide guest service and respond professionally to questions, complaints, and conflicts.
Respond to physical threats, altercations, aggressive behavior, emergencies, and suspicious or criminal activity.
Use de-escalation, conflict resolution, self-defense, and defensive tactics as appropriate, including takedowns, handcuffing, restraining, or subduing an assailant when necessary.
Act as a first responder during medical, fire, criminal, and natural-disaster emergencies; administer first aid, CPR, AED, and Narcan according to protocols.
Secure and preserve incident scenes, conduct evacuations, and summon emergency responders when appropriate.
Perform gaming drops and transactions, including carrying and transporting drop boxes and chip carriers.
Write accurate incident reports concerning accidents, property damage, theft, and unusual occurrences.
Serve as a dispatcher, relaying information, messages, and emergencies by phone or radio.
Attend and pass recurring mandatory training and maintain proficiency with assigned equipment and communication devices.
Complete required armed-officer licensing, training, and approvals; maintain quarterly firearms qualification and proficiency with authorized defensive tools.
Select, care for, and maintain firearms, holsters, and related equipment; follow use-of-force policy, CCW standards, gun-safety protocols, and applicable laws and regulations.
Exercise professional judgment and discretion when carrying or deploying weapons and promptly report use-of-force, weapon-discharge, or firearm-handling incidents.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.