Security guard management software for Nevada security companies

Schedule guards across every Nevada site, prove they were on post, record patrols and incidents, and keep copies of their PILB work card on file, in one platform.

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What software do Nevada security companies use to manage guards?

Nevada security companies use security guard management software to schedule guards, verify they were on site, record patrols and incidents, and report to clients. ForceVera does this in one platform: shifts published to guards' phones, a geofenced time clock, QR patrol checkpoints, incident and daily reports, dispatch and a client portal. Guards can upload a photo of their PILB work card so a copy sits on their profile.

Nevada in numbers

How many security guards work in Nevada?

Nevada employed 26,680 security guards in May 2025, 17.2 for every 1,000 jobs in the state, at a mean wage of $19.12 an hour (US: $20.42). 302 security guard and patrol service locations employed 15,280 people in 2025.

26,680 guards2.1% of the 1,283,470 in the US (BLS, May 2025)
$19.12 an hourMean wage for security guards in Nevada (BLS, May 2025)
302 guard company locationsSecurity guard and patrol service worksites, 2025 average (BLS QCEW)
2,029.4 property crimes per 100,000Reported to the FBI for 2025, with 384.1 violent crimes per 100,000 (FBI estimates for the US: 1,534.8 and 327.6)

Security guards in Las Vegas

ForceVera runs scheduling, a geofenced time clock, patrols and client reports for security companies in Las Vegas, and anywhere else in Nevada. The metro area below is among the 20 with the most security guards in the US (BLS, May 2025).

Metro areaSecurity guardsPer 1,000 jobsMean wage
Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas23,80020.93$18.92
Licensing in Nevada

Who licenses security guards in Nevada

Regulator: Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board (PILB); guards who work for a PILB licensee need a PILB work card.

Work card (employee registration)PILB says anyone applying to work for a licensed company needs a work card. After the first background check, PILB emails a provisional document. The guard may then work for a licensee and must carry it at all times while working. The permanent card follows after fingerprint results, which can take 30 to 90 days.
Eligibility and fingerprintsApplicants must be at least 18, a U.S. citizen or lawfully entitled to remain and work in the U.S., and of good moral character. A conviction for a felony, a crime of moral turpitude, or illegal use or possession of a dangerous weapon disqualifies an applicant. Applications need fingerprints, a passport-size photo and two forms of ID.
Exam and renewalApplicants who will use the work card for security must pass the PILB work card exam with a score of 100 percent. The registration and card expire 5 years after issue. Renewal needs a new application, a photo, fingerprints and a fee. Armed guards also take a course with 8 classroom hours and at least 5 range hours, and must requalify every 6 months.

Overtime for security guards in Nevada

Nevada has its own daily overtime rule. Under NRS 608.018, an employer must pay 1.5 times the regular rate when an employee who earns less than 1.5 times the Nevada minimum wage works more than 40 hours in a scheduled week or more than 8 hours in a workday. A workday is a period of 24 consecutive hours that begins when the employee starts work (NRS 608.0126). The daily rule does not apply when the employee and employer mutually agree to a schedule of four 10-hour days in a week. Employees who earn at least 1.5 times the minimum wage get overtime only after 40 hours in a scheduled week. The law lists exceptions, including bona fide executive, administrative and professional employees, employees under a collective bargaining agreement that provides otherwise, and businesses with gross sales under $250,000 a year.

Estimate the overtime in a schedule with our free security guard overtime calculator, or work out headcount with the 24/7 coverage calculator.

How ForceVera helps

Run your Nevada guard operation in one platform

Daily overtime reviewForceVera client invoices apply a weekly overtime threshold only and do not calculate Nevada daily overtime. Timesheets show hours shift by shift and export to CSV or Excel, so your payroll team can check for more than 8 hours in a workday for guards under the wage threshold.
Work cards on fileStore a photo of each guard's PILB work card or provisional document on their ForceVera profile. ForceVera does not verify work cards with PILB or track the 5-year expiry.
Schedules on every guard's phonePlan the week by site and guard, including recurring and overnight shifts, publish it to the guard app and send reminders before each shift.
Proof guards were on postGuards clock in and start breaks only inside the site's geofence with a PIN; leaving the site, going idle or clocking out off site is flagged.
Proof of patrolQR checkpoints scanned from the guard app, with missed and late tour alerts and time-stamped, located scans.
Reports clients trustIncident and daily activity reports with photos from the guard app, and branded daily reports emailed to clients.

ForceVera keeps records; it does not make a company compliant with state law. See all features or see pricing.

FAQ

Security companies in Nevada: questions, answered

Do security guards in Nevada need a work card?

PILB says anyone applying to work for a licensed company needs a work card. The work card is a registration with the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board.

What must a guard pass to get a Nevada work card?

Applicants who will use the card for security must pass the PILB work card exam with a score of 100 percent. They also need fingerprints, a photo and two forms of ID, and must meet the age and background rules.

How long is a Nevada work card valid?

The registration and card expire 5 years after the date of issue unless renewed. Renewal needs a new application, photo, fingerprints and fee, filed on or before the expiration date.

Can a guard start work before the permanent card arrives?

Yes. After the first background check, PILB emails a provisional document. The guard may work for a licensee and must carry that document at all times while working.

Does Nevada have daily overtime for security guards?

Yes, for employees who earn less than 1.5 times the Nevada minimum wage. They get 1.5 times their regular rate after 8 hours in a workday or 40 hours in a scheduled week, unless they mutually agree to four 10-hour days. Exceptions are listed in NRS 608.018.

Is this legal advice?

No. This page summarizes information published by Nevada state agencies and official sources as of October 2026. Rules change and exceptions apply, so check the official sources or ask an employment lawyer.

Official sources

Checked October 2026. Licensing and wage rules change, so confirm them with the agency before you rely on them. This page is general information, not legal advice.

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