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As a Lost & Found Coordinator you make a meaningful difference in each guest's experience. In this essential role, you will carefully catalog, secure, and reunite guests with lost or misplaced ...

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How much do lost and found jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for lost and found in the United States is $18.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lost and found?

Lost and Found jobs typically involve managing and organizing items that have been misplaced or left behind in public or private venues, such as airports, hotels, schools, or event spaces. Employees in these roles are responsible for cataloging found items, assisting people who are searching for their lost belongings, and ensuring that items are returned to their rightful owners when possible. The job may also include maintaining records, communicating with customers, and following company or legal policies regarding unclaimed property.

What skills and qualifications are needed to work in lost and found?

To thrive as a Lost and Found Attendant, attention to detail, organizational skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent are generally required. Familiarity with inventory management systems or databases and proficiency in basic office software are typical technical needs. Customer service orientation, discretion, and strong communication skills help individuals excel in assisting guests and handling sensitive property matters. These skills ensure accurate tracking, prompt resolution, and a trustworthy environment for recovering lost items.

What challenges do lost and found professionals face and how can they address them?

Professionals in Lost and Found departments often handle a high volume of inquiries and must manage a wide range of items, from small personal belongings to valuable electronics. A common challenge is accurately tracking and matching lost items to their rightful owners while maintaining detailed records. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with inventory management systems are essential for success. Collaboration with security, customer service, and sometimes local authorities is also key to resolving complex cases and ensuring the safe return of items.

What is the difference between Lost And Found vs Security Guard?

AspectLost And FoundSecurity Guard
CredentialsNone required or basic customer service skillsSecurity license or certification often required
Work EnvironmentPublic spaces, transportation hubs, eventsBuildings, premises, or designated areas
Employer & IndustryRetail, transportation, event managementPrivate security firms, organizations, or institutions
Search & Comparison IntentFinding or reporting lost itemsEnsuring safety and preventing theft

Lost And Found roles focus on managing lost items and assisting customers, while Security Guards prioritize safety and security. Both roles may work in similar environments but serve different primary functions.

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Infographic showing various Lost And Found job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,183 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Security Lost & Found Clerk I - Part Time

Meruelo Group

Reno, NV

Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manage, store, organize, and label Lost and Found items, including answering phones and assisting guests and team members with resolving Lost and Found items.

  • Complete data entry into the iTrack system and assist with security report writing by scanning documents into the system.

  • Observe all areas inside and outside of the hotel for safety concerns or suspicious circumstances, and respond appropriately to emergencies or security issues.


Job description

Join our Security Team!
The Lost and Found Clerk provides administrative and guest service support to the Security Department, ensuring lost items are accurately tracked, stored, and returned while delivering exceptional service to guests and team members. This role requires superior guest service skills, strong organizational abilities, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing the Lost and Found program, maintaining accurate records in the iTrack system, assisting with security documentation, and responding to guest inquiries with professionalism and urgency. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, remains calm in challenging situations, supports safety and security initiatives, and is committed to creating a positive experience for guests while protecting the well-being of guests, team members, and company property.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide Lost and Found and administrative support to Security leadership.
Manage, store, organize, and label Lost and Found items. This includes answering phones and assisting guests and team members with resolving Lost and Found items.
Complete data entry into the iTrack system.
Assist with Security report writing process (iTrack) by scanning documents into the iTrack system.
Provide guest assistance as necessary.
Maintain Lost and Found filing system.
Attend departmental meetings as necessary.
Provide the most responsive, knowledgeable and courteous service by protecting not only the property but, also the safety of the guests and team members through observing, reporting and responding.
Observe all areas inside/outside of the hotel for safety concerns or suspicious circumstances.
Exercise good judgment, reason and a calm demeanor when approaching a disgruntled individual. In the event of a confrontation, follow the department policies while remaining calm.
In the event of an emergency or similar situation, take control and instruct fellow co-workers, team members and guests as to the best course of action to take; follow direction from security leadership and give instructions to guests.
Any other duties as assigned within the scope of this position.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Use a personal computer in order to complete reports, correspondence, data entry etc. This includes a working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Word, AS400, and Microsoft Office Programs.
Follow up and follow through on a variety of assigned tasks or instructions furnished in written, oral form. Excellent time management, problem solving and organizational skills are a must.
Exhibit polite and professional attitude in preparing communications such as memos, e-mail's, invoices, reports and other correspondence.
Trusted and is seen as a truthful individual who is highly respectful of others.
Consistently exhibit courteous, respectful, and appropriate communications and presents information in a concise and understandable format.
Cooperate with others in the accomplishment of joint tasks and common objectives.
Meet requirements of regular attendance in order to effectively complete job responsibilities in a timely manner.
Ability of simple reading, writing, math and complex task completion skills is required.
Must have the following skills: clerical, compiling, coordination, analyzing, instructing, precision working, following instructions, influencing others, memorization, problem solving, independent judgment, and decision making.
Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate.
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 1 years' clerical or administrative within security or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Must be able to maintain appropriate Gaming License & Alcohol Awareness card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is constantly sitting, occasionally standing, walking, reaching overhead, and bending over during the duration of their shift.
Must be able to push/pull 50lbs or less occasionally and 25lbs or less frequently.
The team member will occasionally have repetitive use of both feet. Team member will constantly have repetitive use of their dominant hand, occasional use of their non-dominant hand, and constant light grasping motions. Team member will have occasional use of firm/strong grasping motion. Finger dexterity of both hands will be frequently required.
Constant use of vision abilities is required including distance, depth perception, field of vision, and color vision.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work performed consistently indoors and occasionally outdoors, alone and frequently with and around others. Team Member will perform work face-to-face including verbal contact with others on extended shifts in possible confined areas around computer equipment, mechanical equipment, and other electrical devices.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Team Member may be exposed to extreme heat/cold, vibrations, slippery surfaces, high places, moving objects, fumes/odor and/or secondhand smoke.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment Type: Part time