Job Title: On-Call Safety & Security Specialist
Team: Safety and Security
Reports To: Safety and Security Manager
Location: Reno, NV
Compensation: $26.00 Hourly
Patagonia is looking for an experienced, compassionate, highly motivated individual who is willing to work flexible shifts and assist in all areas of Safety & Security. This is a new role that must embody Patagonia’s unique culture and demonstrate an open and inclusive approach to making sure everyone who has contact with Patagonia feels safe and welcome. Success will require a demonstrated commitment to ensuring Patagonia consistently offers a just and equitable work environment, whether on site at the Reno locations or while working remotely.
What You’ll Do/Job Functions:
Monitors & patrols multiple sites on foot and/or bicycle, checks for unsafe conditions, hazards etc.
Responds to incidents of work-related injury, medical emergency, fire, threats, suspicious activity etc.
Observe and report activities and incidents.
Controls & monitors access into all buildings.
Prepare accurate logs and reports as needed.
Works closely with other security personnel, management, employees & visitors.
Learn and understand basic OSHA and Fire laws.
More specific duties will be discussed during interview process.
Who You Are:
Passionate- in creating an inclusive and safe work environment.
Adaptable-able to work in a dynamic environment.
Influential-able to communicate and act through complicated and potentially tense situations.
Proactively demonstrates initiative, is conscientious, and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.
Service-minded- excellent service and support skills to all people.
Motivated- always seeking self-improvement.
Self-reflective- Acknowledge own's experience and experiences of other. Adjusts behaviors for success in an inclusive workplace.
Inclusive- Experience working with groups across difference in respectful and equitable ways.
Experience You Bring/Job Requirements:
2+ years combined experience in physical security, law enforcement, military, community outreach, customer service and/or emergency response coordination.
Be at least 18 years of age with at least a high school education or equivalent (GED).
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing racial justice and equity.
Actively works towards creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all members of Patagonia’s community.
Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with all levels of personnel, co-workers, and the public in a professional and effective manner.
Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
Strong sense of Integrity, Professionalism, and understanding of Confidentiality.
Desire and capacity to lead thinking and execution at a strategic as well as operational level.
Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with everyone and use those relationships to execute business strategy.
Flexibly, adaptability, ability to act quickly in an emergency and make sound judgement calls.
Effective project management and time management skills.
Must be comfortable working in an independent manner, able to multi-task, be flexible with and embrace and lead through change and prioritize the needs of the business.
Ability to pass a criminal records check.
Ability to obtain a State of Nevada PILB (Nevada Private investigation Licensing Board) Guard Card.
Ability to pass and maintain 1st Aid, CPR & AED certifications.
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time and lift up to 50lbs.
Ability to learn, understand and apply basic OSHA and Fire laws.
Basic computer skills & knowledge (Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
Knowledge & understanding of CCTV systems.
Knowledge & understanding of access control systems (Brivo).
Physical Requirements:
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other associates, or guests.
Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and carry for up to 50 feet.
Able to stand for long periods of time.
Bending, lifting, and chopping repetitively throughout the day.
Ability to work in a small physical space that can be loud at times.
Schedule
This position requires open availability to work 8 or 12-hour shifts, Day, Swing and Graveyard, Monday-Friday and/or weekends.
Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors. Clarify, educate, and hold ourselves accountable for embedding justice and antiracism throughout our work and culture.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Skills Required
- 2+ years combined experience in physical security, law enforcement, military, community outreach, customer service and/or emergency response coordination.
- Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass a criminal records check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada PILB Guard Card.
- Ability to pass and maintain First Aid, CPR & AED certifications.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Open availability to work 8- or 12-hour shifts (day, swing, graveyard), including weekends.
- Basic computer skills (Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
- Knowledge and understanding of CCTV systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of access control systems (Brivo).
- Ability to learn, understand, and apply basic OSHA and fire laws.
- Strong oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, leadership skills, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Patagonia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Patagonia and has not been reviewed or approved by Patagonia.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with company-paid medical premiums from day one for full- and part-time employees and covered mental-health visit costs. This breadth and employer-paid structure position core medical care as a standout element of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family leave, on-site child-development centers at select locations, adoption assistance, and childcare subsidies are repeatedly highlighted. These supports are linked to strong return-to-work outcomes and reinforce a family-friendly workplace.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Employees can access fully paid time for mission-aligned programs such as environmental internships and paid activism hours, alongside PTO. This mix expands time-off options beyond standard vacation and sick time.
Patagonia Insights
What We Do
Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California. A certified B-Corporation, Patagonia’s mission is to save our home planet. The company is recognized internationally for its commitment to authentic product quality and environmental activism, donating 1% of sales annually, contributing over $100 million in grants and in-kind donations since 1985. We’re always looking for motivated people to join us in our retail stores; at our Ventura, California headquarters; Reno, Nevada Service Center; and occasionally in our overseas offices. We’re especially interested if you love spending as much time as possible in the mountains or the wild, feel more at home in a base camp or on the river than an office, and have a passion for something outside of yourself, whether for surfing or opera, climbing or gardening, skiing or community activism. Learn more about who we are and how we hire by visiting our Careers website at http://www.patagonia.com/us/careers.
