Guest Safety Officer - 3rd shift

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Oak Grove (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Security Officer at Oak Grove. The role focuses on maintaining a safe environment across three shifts for guests and employees.

Responsibilities include assisting guests, monitoring access, and reporting safety concerns, with a preference for candidates with security or hospitality experience. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and the ability to obtain a Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Kentucky gaming/racing license.
• Experience in customer service, hospitality, security, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and assist team members in a friendly, professional manner.
• Assist guests with directions and information about the property.
• Maintain a visible security presence to ensure a safe environment.
• Respond calmly to incidents or requests for assistance.
• Support safety and security of guests, staff, and property.
• Monitor access to restricted areas and report concerns.
• Observe and report hazards or suspicious activity to leadership.
• Assist with transporting money and chips per company procedures.
• Operate company vehicles or equipment if required with valid license.
• Collaborate with departments to enhance guest experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Guest assistance

Incident response

License & permits

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Kentucky gaming license

Job description

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Oak Grove: Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel (the “Property”) is a newer facility in a high traffic area in the heart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and across the street from a large Army post, Ft. Campbell. The Property is 10 miles from Clarksville, TN and less than 60 miles northwest of downtown Nashville, TN.

JOB SUMMARY

Security Officers at Oak Grove will help maintain a safe and secure environment for all patrons and employees over 3 shifts.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Provide outstanding customer service by greeting guests and assisting team members in a friendly, professional, and approachable manner.
• Assist guests with directions, property information, questions, and resolution of minor concerns or issues.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the property to promote a welcoming and safe atmosphere for guests and employees.
• Respond professionally and calmly to guest and employee incidents, accidents, or requests for assistance.
• Support the safety and security of guests, team members, and company property.
• Monitor access to restricted or secured areas as assigned.
• Observe and report safety concerns, hazards, or suspicious activity to appropriate leadership.
• Assist with monitoring guest and employee traffic throughout the property.
• May answer incoming calls, provide information, and direct inquiries to the appropriate departments.
• May assist with transporting money and chips in accordance with company procedures.
• May be asked to operate company vehicles and/or equipment requiring a valid Driver’s License.
• Work collaboratively with departments across the property to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, security, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in a hotel, casino, or entertainment environment is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 25lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.