Full Time Police Officer (Active or Retired)

Accel Entertainment, Inc.; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Accel Entertainment, Inc. seeks a vigilant security professional in Tinley Park, IL to oversee collection-team protection and transport of cassettes across assigned routes.

You will maintain situational awareness, conduct site surveys, manage risks, and document movements of Accel property. Required are Illinois law enforcement credentials, 7+ years experience, and a valid driver’s license; ability to obtain Terminal Handler's License with the Illinois Gaming Board is essential.

Qualifications

• Active duty or retired Illinois law enforcement officer.
• Minimum of 7 years law enforcement experience.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of teams/committees.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to obtain Terminal Handler's License from Illinois Gaming Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide overwatch and physical security to collection teams.
• Drive a follow vehicle and provide overwatch security while in transit; maintain competent vehicle operations and obey traffic laws.
• Maintain situational and tactical awareness throughout the shift.
• Conduct rapid site surveys and assess safety concerns for entering locations.
• Monitor tactical situation and evaluate team safety.
• Use company vehicle to deliver and collect cassettes per route schedule.
• Drive company vehicles (cargo vans, sedans, SUVs) during shifts.
• Document access to VGTs/RTs and movement of Accel property.
• Adhere to SOP for terminal loading and gaming terminal collections.
• Remain alert, follow safety protocols, prevent mishandling of packages.
• Maintain communication with security personnel on route.
• Return valuables and maintain certifications and training.
• Respond to violence with appropriate force and provide first aid as trained.
• Project a welcoming attitude to all persons; respond to weather, disasters, emergencies.
• Assist in evacuations and direct employees to points of safety.
• Photograph suspicious persons/vehicles/situations and share with supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Report writing

Communication skills

Independent worker

Driver's license

Terminal Handler's License

21+ years old

Job description

About Us

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 29,000 electronic gaming terminals in nearly 4,700 third-party local and regional establishments and 20 self-operated gaming locations across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments.

Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company's racino, Fairmount Park - Casino & Racing, features live racing, electronic gaming machines, live table games, food and beverage amenities, and pari-mutuel betting.

Job Description :

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overwatch and physical security to collection teams
• Drive a follow vehicle and provide overwatch security to collections teams while in transit; maintain competent vehicle operations and obey all traffic laws
• Maintain situational and tactical awareness throughout the shift
• Preform a rapid site survey of the location the collection team is entering and make a rapid and accurate decision regarding safety concerns
• Continually monitor the tactical situation and make accurate and effective evaluations regarding team safety
• With the use of company provided vehicle, deliver and collect cassettes to and from customer locations, per assigned route schedule
• Drive company vehicles, including various sized cargo vans, sedans, and SUVs throughout the entirety of scheduled shift
• Complete necessary paperwork to properly document access to VGTs and RTs as well as the movement of Accel property to and from customer locations
• Adhere to established SOP regarding redemption terminal loading and video gaming terminal collections process
• Remain alert and always prepared, follow established safety and security protocols, and watch for the accidental mishandling of packages that might result in loss
• Maintain continuous communication with security personnel while on route
• Return all valuables handled throughout the daily scheduled route
• Maintain all certifications, licenses, and training requirements
• Respond to workplace violence incidents using appropriate levels of force
• Provide first aid to victims at the appropriate level corresponding to their training
• Display a welcoming and positive attitude to all persons
• Respond to weather, natural disaster, structural emergencies, fires, etc.
• Assist in the event of an evacuation by directing employees to evacuation points
• Take photos of suspicious persons, vehicles, or situations and distribute via Slack or to a security supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active duty or retired certified Illinois law enforcement officer
• Minimum of 7 years law enforcement experience
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Versatility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Strong tactical, weapon handling, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and potentially dangerous incidents
• Valid driver's license; clean driving record
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Terminal Handler's License from the Illinois Gaming Board

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity, including use of a keyboard
• Frequently required to drive long distances for operational activities
• May engage in rapid physical movements in response to emergency situations
• Occasionally required to lift/push weights up to 50 pounds
• Remain certified in CPR/AED and first aid and provide an initial response to medical emergencies
• Occasionally engage in physical techniques to control resisting subjects with an appropriate level of force
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust or focus
• Exposure to outside weather conditions
• Protective equipment is required that may include firearms, flashlights, restraint gear, etc.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

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Base Pay Range :

$30.00 per hour

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset.

Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; lif