Security guard management software for Las Vegas security companies

In Las Vegas, guards can need a Clark County work card as well as their Nevada PILB work card, and security at casinos and their nightclubs has gaming rules of its own. Schedule guards, prove they were on post and keep clients informed, in one platform.

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What software do Las Vegas security companies use to manage guards?

Las Vegas 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.

ForceVera in Las Vegas: key facts

  • ForceVera costs $169 a month for up to 25 guards (Basic), $449 a month for up to 100 guards (Pro) and $1,099 a month for up to 500 guards (Enterprise).
  • ForceVera is priced per company by the number of guards; admins, dispatchers, supervisors and client users are not counted.
  • Clark County Code section 6.10.020, last amended March 17, 2026, lists security guards among the non-gaming jobs whose employees, owners and managers need a work identification card issued by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD).
  • From October 1, 2026, an LVMPD work card costs $67 for a new card or a renewal, plus $40 when an FBI background check is required, and is valid for five years.
  • Clark County licenses security guard and patrol services as a General business license at $150 a year.
  • The Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas metro area had 23,800 security guards in May 2025, at a mean wage of $18.92 an hour (BLS).

Prices in US dollars before tax, as of October 2026. Other figures from the official sources on this page, checked October 2026.

Las Vegas rules

What is different for security companies in Las Vegas?

Nevada registers security guards through the Private Investigators Licensing Board (PILB) work card (see our Nevada page). Clark County adds its own work identification card and business license, and the Nevada Gaming Commission sets rules for security at casinos and their nightclubs.

Clark County work identification cardClark County Code 6.10.020 requires a work identification card for employees, owners and managers of security guard businesses, a non-gaming category; people employed by a gaming licensee are excluded. LVMPD fingerprints and photographs each applicant and issues the card, which must be renewed every five years and updated when the holder's address or employer changes.
What the employer doesThe employer names a payroll clerk or supervisor to sign referral forms and check that each guard holds a valid card, and sends LVMPD an update within five days of a guard's start date. LVMPD says a guard who moves to a new employer in the same type of work needs that employer to submit a Change of Employment Status form within five days.
LVMPD fees and the PILB work cardLVMPD charges $67 for a new or renewed work card and $40 when an FBI background check is required (fees from October 1, 2026). It does not issue private security licenses: those come from the PILB, and LVMPD offers private security fingerprinting for them at $61.
Clark County business licenseClark County's license list puts security guards and patrol services (guard, bodyguard, guard dog and parking security or patrol services) in a General license at $150 a year, renewed each year for March to February. The City of Las Vegas has its own business licensing, so check which authority covers each site.
Armed casino securityNevada Gaming Commission Regulation 5 sets how armed security personnel at a gaming licensee register as gaming employees. A temporary registration for an armed position needs a current Nevada concealed weapon permit, active Nevada law enforcement employment or, for retired officers, a LEOSA card. The licensee keeps that record and tells the Gaming Control Board within three business days if it expires or is suspended, revoked or denied, and must have written policies for its armed security personnel.
Security at casino nightclubsSecurity and surveillance staff who work at a casino's club venue, including contractors, register in the same manner as gaming employees. They also get yearly awareness training on working with emergency medical services, which the licensee or club venue operator documents.
Las Vegas in numbers

How many security guards work in the Las Vegas area?

The Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas metro area employed 23,800 security guards in May 2025, 20.93 for every 1,000 jobs, at a mean wage of $18.92 an hour (US: $20.42).

23,800 guardsLas Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas metro area (BLS, May 2025)
$18.92 an hourMean wage for security guards in the metro area (BLS, May 2025)
20.93 per 1,000 jobsSecurity guards per 1,000 jobs in the metro area

Which Nevada rules apply in Las Vegas?

Licensing is set by the state: Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board (PILB); guards who work for a PILB licensee need a PILB work card. Nevada's licensing, training and overtime rules are on our Nevada page, and the Las Vegas rules above apply on top of them.

How ForceVera helps

How does ForceVera help security companies in Las Vegas?

Work cards on fileKeep a photo of each guard's PILB work card on their ForceVera profile. ForceVera keeps one license photo per guard, does not check cards with PILB or LVMPD, and does not track expiry dates.
Records for casino and event clientsEach site's instructions, with attachments, are in the guard app, and timesheets from the geofenced time clock show who was on post and when, for clients who ask.
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 patrolPrinted QR checkpoints that guards scan from the guard app, with missed tours listed on the dashboard.
Reports clients trustBranded daily reports emailed to clients; incident and daily activity reports with photos from the guard app are coming soon.

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

FAQ

What else do security companies in Las Vegas ask?

Do security guards in Las Vegas need a sheriff card?

Clark County Code 6.10.020 lists security guards among the non-gaming jobs that need a work identification card, which LVMPD issues and calls a work card or sheriff card; people employed by a gaming licensee are excluded. Guards also need a Nevada PILB work card. Ask Clark County Business License or the City of Las Vegas which cards apply to your sites.

How much is an LVMPD work card?

$67 for a new card or a renewal, plus $40 when an FBI background check is required, from October 1, 2026. The card is valid for five years.

Does LVMPD issue security guard licenses?

No. LVMPD says it does not issue private security or investigator licenses; those come from the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board. LVMPD offers private security fingerprinting for them at $61.

What gaming rules apply to casino security?

Regulation 5 sets how armed security personnel at a gaming licensee register as gaming employees, including the permit or credential a temporary registration needs. Security and surveillance staff at casino nightclubs, contractors included, register in the same manner as gaming employees. LVMPD fingerprints for gaming employee registration for $80.

Does ForceVera track work card expiry dates?

No. ForceVera keeps a photo of each guard's license on their profile, but it does not check cards with PILB or LVMPD or remind you before they expire.

Is this legal advice?

No. This page summarizes Clark County, LVMPD and Nevada Gaming Commission sources as of October 2026. Rules change and exceptions apply, so check the official sources or ask a lawyer.

Which official sources does this page use?

Checked October 2026. City 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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