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Task Sergeant Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

The Sergeant is responsible for providing physical security to employees, students, guests, campus ... Delegate specific tasks to security officers and department personnel and inform the Security Chief ...

Deputy Sheriff

Elko, NV · On-site

$27.88 - $40.43/hr

... sergeant or supervisor has authorized a temporary absence. Remains alert for all nuisances ... Performing detailed clerical tasks in an accurate, orderly, and timely fashion. Accomplishing ...

Corrections Cook

Winnemucca, NV · On-site

$56K - $78K/yr

Under Detention Sergeants supervision, plans, organizes, supervises and participates in the ... task; assures the safe and proper usage of kitchen equipment; maintains security, order and ...

Deputy Sheriff

Elko, NV · On-site

$27.88 - $40.43/hr

... sergeant or supervisor has authorized a temporary absence. * Remains alert for all nuisances ... Performing detailed clerical tasks in an accurate, orderly, and timely fashion. * Accomplishing ...

Air Force Special Code (AFSC) of 1C100 (Air Force Certified 7-Level Watch Supervisor staff sergeant ... response tasks. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the ...

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How much do task sergeant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for task sergeant in Nevada is $57,921.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,400.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Task Sergeant job openings in Nevada as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $57,921 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Security Sergeant

Henderson, NV • On-site

Touro University Nevada
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Overview

The Sergeant reports to the Security Chief and is responsible for supervising the Security Officers and overseeing security operations their assigned shift at Touro University-Nevada. The Sergeant is responsible for providing physical security to employees, students, guests, campus property, and equipment through adherence to department procedures and policies. In addition to supervisory duties, the Sergeant must be able to perform all Security Officer duties.

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.

Responsibilities
  • Supervises, assigns, and evaluates the activities of the security officers on assigned shift and responsible for:
  • Evaluating, counseling and mentoring shift personnel on job performance
  • Oversee training for new employees assigned to shift
  • Conduct performance evaluations and mentor security officers as needed
  • Monitor the training progress of new security employees that are assigned to shift
  • Recommendations for progressive disciplinary action
  • Planning daily assignments and conducting daily briefing for security operations
  • Assess shift personnel and equipment needs
  • Monitor shift operations to ensure that the campus is a safe and secure environment for all
  • Delegate specific tasks to security officers and department personnel and inform the Security Chief regarding potential problems/issues and recommend possible solutions
  • Supervise access control
  • Supervise the patrolling, inspecting, and securing of premises
  • Supervise the response to and provide emergency management for incidents on campus
  • Coordination with law enforcement officers and/or fire department officials, or other emergency responders, such as EMT's, and provide emergency assistance as needed
  • Review Security Officer daily logs and reports any issues to the Security Chief
  • Operate the security camera system with a high degree of knowledge and proficiency
  • Supervise the visitor management system
  • Supervise the parking enforcement of all University operated parking lots, both on and off campus
  • Preparing written reports
  • Document all security related issues via written reports using the current report management system.
  • Responding, compiling, and reporting all information regarding theft, alarms, accidents, and other incidents that may occur
  • Report all maintenance and service issues to the Facilities Department
  • Respond to all alarm activations
  • Responsible to ensure vehicle log sheets are properly completed
  • Other duties assigned
  • Qualifications

    Education & Certification:  

    • High School Diploma or G.E.D Required.
    • Possession a Nevada PILB Guard Card and successful completion of Nevada PILB training preferred
    • Possession of a valid and unrestricted Nevada driver's license
    • Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR/AED certificate (i.e., Red Cross or American Heart Association)

    Experience:            

    • Five years of security or law enforcement experience
    • One year of supervisor experience in security or law enforcement preferred

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:        

    • Demonstrate the ability to provide effective leadership (i.e., critical thinking, emotional intelligence, self-motivation, impartiality)
    • Demonstrate the ability to build teams
    • Demonstrate effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Programs
    • Demonstrate the ability to command and control emergencies and high stress situations
    • Demonstrate effective customer service skills
    • Demonstrate effective organizational skills
    • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communications
    • Demonstrate the ability to problem-solve and multi-task in a busy environment
    • Must have sufficient hearing to respond to normal verbal speech, alarms, and radio and telephone communications
    • Must have sufficient visual acuity to read and understand faculty/staff listings, posted orders, maps, computer screens, check identification, and to distinguish the faces of faculty/staff, contractors, vendors, guests and visitors
    • Must be able to stand, walk and/or drive for up to 90% of the assigned shift
    • Demonstrate the ability to work independently
    • Demonstrate the ability to operate handheld radios and communication equipment
    • Demonstrate the ability to work all shifts
    • Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
    • Must be CPR certified
    Employment Type: FULL_TIME