Armed Security Officer- Full Time

Bally's; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bally's in Lincoln, RI is seeking a security guard to handle incident response, guest assistance, and patrol duties across the facility. You will monitor entrances, protect assets, and coordinate with law enforcement when required.

The role requires vigilance, physical fitness, and the ability to work rotating shifts in a dynamic casino environment. RI licensing and background checks are part of the requirements.

Qualifications

• Security guards earn and follow procedures to protect guests and property.
• Ability to observe and report hazards and incidents.
• Ability to coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency responders.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents including accidents and medical aids.
• Guard and escort monies and protect ATM areas.
• Assist guests and direct to appropriate services or departments.
• Check IDs for entry in compliance with laws.
• Prepare security reports and conduct investigations as needed.
• Provide security for events and escorts for guests and staff.
• Patrol premises and monitor access points and areas.
• Detain and eject individuals violating policies when necessary.

Skills

Situational awareness

Observation skills

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

Rhode Island Pistol Permit

Job description

• First responders to matters of incident to include accidents, emergencies, medical aids and request for assistance from other departments.
• Guard and escort monies to specific locations throughout the facility and safe guard the nightly drop of monies and tickets from the VLT machines.
• Strategically posted at visible locations throughout the facility to deter incidents and remain accessible to guests.
• Possess knowledge of all Twin River Casino facilities
• Assist guests by providing information and services or directing guests to the appropriate source for assistance.
• Checks identification of individuals entering Twin River in compliance with Rhode Island state law.
• Prepare security reports, communicate with guests, outside agencies, and assist in employee investigations.
• Provide security for special events, fights, parties, employee events, and tournaments.
• Act as escorts for guests, employees, outside agencies, transportation of injured employees, and disabled guests.
• Rove self-parking lots, valet, and exterior of casino.
• Act quickly in emergency response which includes injured guests and employees, fires, fights, thefts, and arrests.
• Observe and report any hazardous, dangerous or unsafe conditions that may cause injury to guests and/or employees.
• Assist fire, police, or other law enforcement agency in their official capacity when responding to or investigating incidents within the facility.
• Patrol and monitor entrances, gaming floor, and bar areas for the control of alcohol consumption.
• Monitor the physical access control for the facility verifying authorization and issuing visitor and employee access badges in accordance with the Department of Business Regulations and Rhode Island Lottery.
• When appropriate detain and retrain persons that have or are about to commit a crime or present danger.
• When appropriate eject persons who are in violations of company policies and procedures

Working Conditions:

• Constantly hot, cold, noisy, wet, dry, dirty, smoky, and dusty
• Rotating shifts
• Occasionally dirty
• Work in a moderate noise level environment, increasing to loud at time

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

• Frequently use eye/hand coordination
• Constantly use manual dexterity, following directions, adhere to detail
• Constantly stand, walk several hundred feet, climb, carry, hear, bend, and stoop
• Rhode Island Pistol Permit
• Must be able to be licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations, as well as be able to complete a background check performed by them.
• Armed or unarmed security guards, in good standing, who have a minimum of three (3) years of on-the-job experience with a reputable security services firm approved by the Director and satisfactorily complete the training requirements.
• Active, or former, military personnel with an honorable discharge and a minimum of three (3) years of service, who either have appropriate law enforcement training and experience consistent with civilian law enforcement experience.
• Security agents must also be current or former correctional officers with a minimum of two (2) years of on the-job experience, in good standing, and graduates of the Correction Officers Training Academy; current or former U.S. Department of Homeland Security personnel who have received appropriate law enforcement training and have a minimum of two (2) years of on-the-job experience.
• Security agents shall be current or former law enforcement officers, in good standing, with a minimum of two (2) years of on-the-job experience. They will have a certificate of completion from a law enforcement academy approved by the Director.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

RI Lottery License Ops

Equal Opportunity Employer

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