Security Analyst Part Time Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 201 N Carson Street, Suite 4, Carson City, NV
Job Type: PART-TIME / HOURLY
Job Number: 940_09/2025
Department: Juvenile Detention/Probation Department
Opening Date: 09/19/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Juvenile Services, not to exceed 1,039 hours in any fiscal year, July 1 - June 30. Under general supervision, monitors the safety and security of juveniles housed in a correctional residential facility and/or work sites; monitors the safety and security of the facility and/or work sites; performs light housekeeping and custodial duties.
This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Examples of Duties
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Provide a safe and secure environment for detained youth by observation, guidance, monitoring, and accountability of detained youth.
• Identify issues; intervene when required; implement disciplinary measures as required; maintain youth under surveillance at all times.
• Defuse potentially assaultive behavior; physically restrain youth when necessary.
• Take sound independent action in emergency or crisis situations.
• Screen and evaluate youth for abuse, behavioral problems, alcohol and drug withdrawal, security risk and suicide potential; recommend psychological testing as required.
• Monitor and operate electronic equipment such as doors, cameras, room listening devices and two-way radios.
• Organize, supervise and participate in recreational and group activities including work program activities.
• Assist and instruct youth in daily living skills, including personal hygiene and maintenance of living areas.
• Administer first aid as required; evaluate medical issues upon intake; transport youth for medical appointments/emergencies; administer medication as required.
• Prepare, serve and cleanup meals; keep records of supplies and food consumed.
• Maintain and record information in daily logs regarding incidents and events; completes all required paperwork during shift as required.
• Search youths, perform parental notifications and enable STD testing as appropriate.
• Transport, supervise, and provide for the safety and security of the juveniles participating in the Carson City work program.
• Responsible for the quality of work achieved.
• Evaluate participant performance and prepare necessary reports.
• May drive a personal or City motor vehicle in order to pick up supplies.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public, detainees and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED; AND one (1) year of experience working with at-risk youth in a detention setting or other similar setting; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants will be required to:

• Carson City Health Department Food Service Handling Certificate. (Must have or be able to obtain within two (2) months of hire date.)
• Valid driver's license.
• CPR/First Aid certification. (Must have or be able to obtain within two (2) months of hire date.)
• Successfully qualified with O.C. Spray & Defensive Tactics. (Must be qualified at time of hire or be qualified within two (2) months of hire date.)

Special Requirements:
All applicants will be required to:

• Pass a comprehensive background investigation. Pursuant to NRS 62G.353, also Prison Rape Elimination Act Standard 115.317
• Pass Voice Stress Analysis test
• Pass a city approved Medical examination, including drug screen

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• General emotional and behavioral patterns of both delinquent and non-delinquent juveniles and the causes of juvenile delinquency.
• General principles of working with adolescent groups and individuals.
• Basic office practices and procedures, including using a computer and associated software.
• State and local laws related to juvenile justice, child welfare and the court system.
• Record keeping practices.
• Must satisfactorily complete Defensive Tactics Training within six (6) months of hire.
• Techniques for dealing with juveniles from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including basic crisis intervention techniques.
• Detention security procedures and techniques.
• First Aid, CPR, AED and OC Spray techniques.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Skill in:

• Monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of juveniles and detention facilities and/or work sites.
• Exercising appropriate restraint of juveniles, physically and mechanically.
• Accurately observing and recording juvenile behavior, including depression, drug and/or alcohol abuse; psychological/social dysfunctions.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed; preparing clear and concise written incident reports; producing various statistical reports.
• Reading and analyzing policy and procedure manuals, state laws and governmental regulations.
• Use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Use of hand-held radios.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical detention setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit and stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and restrain an individual who may be of danger to themselves and/or others; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another.
Must have the physical ability to participate in defensive tactics training and sustain the effects of O.C. (pepper spray) in the eyes. Must have the ability to physically restrain detained youth weighing over 200 lbs. Must be willing to work evenings, nights, weekends and holiday shifts. Work in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments. May be subject to exposure to blood and airborne diseases/fluids.
Supplemental Information

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

1. This classification is considered "at will" and as such, the employee may be terminated at any time for any reason, or no reason.

1. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

1. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

1. New employees are required to submit to a comprehensive background investigation as well as a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and drug screen.

1. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at

Part-time employees are limited to working no more than 1,039 hours in any fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. Part-time employees are not eligible to receive paid leave (including pay for not working on holidays), PERS retirement, or medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Nevada does not have a state income tax. Part-time employees do not contribute to social security; however, they must contribute 7.5% of their gross pay into a FICA Alternative Plan and are also responsible for paying the 1.45% Medicare tax. Part-time employees are covered under the City's worker's compensation program.
For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.