MILITARY SECURITY OFFICER 1
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $54,434.16 to $80,053.92 PAY GRADE: 31
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work @type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Office of the Military (http://www.nv.ngb.army.mil/)
Division: Office of the Military
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 11.243
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 52171
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 08/07/2025
Close Date: 08/14/2025
Recruiter:
DANIEL LABARBERA
Email: d.labarbera@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 6 Days 22 Hrs 31 Mins
The Position
Military Security Officers provide security for Nevada National Guard facilities, armories, installations, military equipment displays, and training sites; provide protective services to federal and State property under the control of the Nevada National Guard; enforce applicable laws, regulations, and policies; and apprehend and detain offenders.
Military Security Officer I (MSO1) provides base defense and law enforcement security to ensure a safe and secure environment for personnel at the Nevada Air National Guard (NVANG) Reno facility. Primary responsibilities include protecting federal property from threats such as sabotage, espionage, trespassing, theft, fire, accidents, or intentional damage. The MSO1 also maintains law and order, preserves public peace, and safeguards life and civil rights within the jurisdiction of the military installation. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications are received. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/11/11%20239%20spc(4).pdf
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience in the security field which included patrolling facilities, observing and detecting intruders, and responding to emergencies; OR completion of a civilian or military law enforcement academy or certification as an industrial security specialist and one year of experience as described above.
Special Notes
Applicants must be eligible for a Secret security clearance by the National Agency Check of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Some positions require a Top Secret security clearance by the National Agency Check of the U.S. Department of Defense at the time of appointment.
Applicants must meet all legal requirements to carry firearms in the performance of official duties.
Incumbents must complete the law enforcement training provided by the agency within one year of appointment.
Incumbents must pass a firearms qualification test prior to appointment and maintain firearms qualification/certification standards and proficiency requirements as established by agency policy as a condition of continuing employment.
Incumbents must pass an agency prescribed physical fitness test, per agency specifications, prior to appointment and maintain physical fitness requirements established by agency policy as a condition of continuing employment. The requirements of the physical fitness test will be announced at the time of recruitment.
Some positions are required to obtain and maintain current certification as a law enforcement firearms instructor or rangemaster as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this series must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Some positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Some positions require completion of the Department of Defense (DoD) Security Engineering Course, Anti-Terrorism Level II and Conventional Physical Security Course within one year of appointment.
Additional Position Criteria
This position requires a valid Real ID at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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