Lead Security Guard

Cherokee Nation Entertainment; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Entertainment is seeking a Lead Security Guard in Oklahoma to guide and direct a team of security staff. You will act as the primary contact for incidents and emergencies, coordinating responses, deploying resources, and ensuring timely action while maintaining meticulous incident records.

The role requires a CLEET armed security license and a Cherokee Nation Armed Security Officer license, plus the ability to pass required custody control and weapons training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of security or law enforcement experience.
• State of Oklahoma CLEET armed security guard license is required.
• Cherokee Nation Armed Security Officer license is required.
• Working knowledge of firearms, defensive tactics, and surveillance video systems.
• Ability to pass a CNE security-approved custody control and weapons training.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain licensing by the appropriate gaming authority.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incidents and performs CPR and first aid procedures as needed.
• Prevents guests from entering premises with prohibited items.
• Coordinates with other departments to provide security resources and ensures adequate coverage.
• Deploys resources to ensure timely responses to all calls and required follow-ups.
• Coordinates and responds calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Maintains a working relationship with local law enforcement, fire, and safety departments.
• Creates and maintains detailed written reports of incidents and reviews and edits reports completed by other personnel.
• Assists in managing employee key access and runs relevant reports.
• Ensures compliance with age requirements and policies by checking guest identification.

Skills

Leadership

First aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CLEET armed security guard license

Cherokee Nation Armed Security Officer license

Tools

Firearms knowledge

Defensive tactics

Surveillance video systems

Job description

Job Description

This is a leadership position that guides and directs the work of other security guards. The Lead Security Guard is a key point of contact for incidents and emergencies, coordinating responses and deploying resources to ensure timely and effective action. The role also involves maintaining detailed records and fostering a strong working relationship with external law enforcement and emergency services.

Job Description

This is a leadership position that guides and directs the work of other security guards. The Lead Security Guard is a key point of contact for incidents and emergencies, coordinating responses and deploying resources to ensure timely and effective action. The role also involves maintaining detailed records and fostering a strong working relationship with external law enforcement and emergency services.

NOTE

This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Please note that a positive drug test result, including for marijuana, may result in a job offer being rescinded for applicants or termination of employment for current employees, even if they possess a valid medical marijuana license.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incidents and performs CPR and first aid procedures as needed.
• Prevents guests from entering premises with prohibited items.
• Coordinates with other departments to provide security resources and ensures adequate coverage.
• Deploys resources to ensure timely responses to all calls and required follow-ups.
• Coordinates and responds calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Maintains a working relationship with local law enforcement, fire, and safety departments.
• Creates and maintains detailed written reports of incidents and reviews and edits reports completed by other personnel.
• Assists in managing employee key access and runs relevant reports.
• Ensures compliance with age requirements and policies by checking guest identification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and at least 3 years of security or law enforcement experience.
• State of Oklahoma Council of Law Enforcement, Education, and Training (CLEET) armed security guard license is required.
• Cherokee Nation Armed Security Officer license is required.
• Working knowledge of firearms, defensive tactics, and surveillance video systems.
• Ability to pass a CNE security-approved custody control and weapons training.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• The ability to obtain and maintain licensing by the appropriate gaming authority.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

About Us

Do you like jobs that rock? Are you fun and highly motivated? Do you like to take on team-based challenges and deliver high-quality work? If so, then you may be a great candidate for our Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa team!

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is Oklahoma’s premier gaming and resort destination. This award-winning resort features 2,600+ electronic, poker and table games, 35,000+ square feet of ultramodern meeting and convention space, an 18-hole championship golf course, multiple food and entertainment venues, and a 2,700-seat event center. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is the flag ship of Cherokee Nation Businesses’ hospitality division.

Here’s What Awaits You

• Health & Wellness: Choose from top-notch health plans, 24/7 Telemedicine access , and on-site health clinics (at select locations).
• Financial Security: Grow your future with a generous 401(k) match and paid vacation, sick time, bereavement, and holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible spending accounts , maternity/ paternity leave , and voluntary benefits for added peace of mind.
• And More: Earn incentives based on performance, refer friends and get rewarded, and enjoy discounts and holiday appreciation gifts .

About The Team

Immerse Yourself in World-Class Hospitality with Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Thrill, excitement, and entertainment await at Cherokee Nation Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful tribal businesses in the country . As the gaming and hospitality business of the Cherokee Nation, CNE owns and operate a diverse portfolio of leading brands, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, nine Cherokee Casinos across Northeastern Oklahoma, and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss.

Step Into a World Of Possibilities

• Gain experience delivering exhilarating gaming across electronic games, table games, and poker rooms .
• Help deliver legendary live entertainment from national and local acts at iconic venues like Hard Rock Live.
• Master your culinary craft at our diverse restaurants, from casual to upscale dining. Deliver smiles and unforgettable experiences, becoming a master of guest service and table‑side magic.
• Help guests unwind in luxurious hotel accommodations and world‑class amenities like pools, cabanas, and golf courses.

More than just entertainment, we are committed to the well-being of the Cherokee Nation and the communities that it calls home . We offer exceptional career opportunities with competitive benefits and a chance to be part of something truly special.

Company:Cherokee Nation Entertainment