ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION

Legislative Police

SECURITY SCREENER

Carson City, Nevada Salary up to $40.07 per hour (employee/employer paid retirement plan) The Legislative Police of the Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants to fill multiple Security Screener (Session Full Time) positions within the Administrative Division. The LCB is a nonpartisan, legislative service agency that provides professional, technical and administrative support to the Nevada legislature, which convenes biennially in odd-numbered years for 120-day sessions and for rare special sessions during the interim periods. The Legislative Police serves and protects all legislative employees, visitors and the buildings and property of the LCB.

Position Description:

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Legislative Police, or a designee of the Chief, the Security Screener will perform a variety of security functions and screening protocols to ensure the safety of employees, visitors and property. This role will operate as a full-time position for the duration of the legislative session and has a maximum duration of 6 months. Following the legislative session, there may be an opportunity for this position to transition into an intermittent role. Responsibilities of the Security Screener may include, without limitation:

• Detecting and responding to situations requiring police assistance or intervention and notifying the appropriate parties;
• Operating screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous or prohibited items in bags, containers or on individuals, whether openly carried or concealed, to prevent entry into the LCB building(s);
• Performing security screening protocols in a professional and respectful manner while upholding high standards of confidentiality, honesty and reliability;
• Notifying the proper chain-of-command when a more in-depth search of a person, bag or other item is required;
• Writing clear, concise and well-structured incident reports;
• Interacting with the public by providing directions, answering questions and assisting with information on hearings and public meetings;
• Providing transportation for legislators and visitors to and from the legislative building and surrounding parking areas, as needed;
• Collaborating with Legislative Police, fellow screener staff and other law enforcement partners to ensure effective communication and coordinated operations;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Security Screener will be selected with a special preference given to the candidate's training, experience and aptitude in the field of security screening and security-related services.

A qualified candidate must have:

(1) a high school diploma/GED; and (2) a valid driver's license. Prior military or law enforcement experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to professionalism;
• The ability to interact with others in a professional, respectful, courteous and non-confrontational manner;
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills in both routine and crisis situations;
• A strong commitment to integrity, honesty and reliability;
• The ability to lift and move medium to large items weighing up to 50 pounds, employing proper safety techniques; and
• The physical capability to perform tasks such as walking, standing or sitting for extended periods, crouching, gripping, holding, pushing, pulling, bending and reaching overhead.

Salary:

The annual salary for this position is based upon a Grade 32, which has a salary range of $27.15 to $40.07 per hour under the employee/employer paid retirement option. An employer paid contribution plan is also available with a reduced salary in lieu of an employee contribution. Actual starting salary will be based on experience.

Benefits:

The benefits include the accrual of paid annual leave and sick leave. A Session Full Time position, under certain circumstances, may be eligible for other benefits such as health insurance and membership in the state's retirement plan. For additional information on the retirement options and benefits, please visit the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada. For a description of the current health, dental and vision benefits, please visit the Nevada Public Employees' Benefits Program.

Working Conditions:

The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, and the position requires availability for varied shifts. Overtime may be required during legislative sessions and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands of the Nevada Legislature. When overtime is worked, the Security Screener may earn compensatory time that can be taken at a later date or be paid for the overtime, consistent with the LCB Rules and Policies and subject to budgetary limits. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel may be required. Such travel may be outside normal business hours.

Application Process:

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by submitting an LCB Employment Application, cover letter and current resume through our online portal, via email to LCBHR-jobs@lcb.state.nv.

us or by mail to:

Legislative Counsel Bureau Attn:

Human Resources 401 S. Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747 Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the application period will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process. The successful candidate must undergo a background check. The Legislative Counsel Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, domestic partnership, political affiliation, genetic information or compensation history or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Legislative Counsel Bureau will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, nor will it tolerate unlawful retaliation. Applicants may contact LCBHR@lcb.state.nv.us to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the hiring process and will not be disqualified from consideration based upon such requests. (Revised 9/14/2026)