Part Time Police Officer (Active or Retired)

Accel Entertainment; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT is hiring a Route Security Officer and Route Technician in Champaign, Illinois. This hybrid position involves ensuring safety and security for employees and property while operating video gaming equipment. The role includes responding to emergencies, maintaining communication with security personnel, and documenting activities.

Candidates must be law enforcement certified with a minimum of four years of experience, possess strong communication skills, and be 21 years or older. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, short-term disability, and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide security to collection teams and drive follow vehicle.
• Maintain situational awareness and quickly evaluate safety concerns.
• Adhere to SOPs regarding redemption terminal loading and collections.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong tactical and organizational skills

Ability to prepare reports

Versatility and willingness to adapt

Education

Minimum of 4 years law enforcement experience

Active duty or retired certified Illinois law enforcement officer

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Role Summary

This is a hybrid position with dual responsibilities as a Route Security Officer and Route Technician. The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to, providing safety and security to employees and property, both internally and externally; surveying and assessing potential risks and threats; setting redemption loads for video gaming and redemption terminals, replenishing cassettes; maintaining and servicing video gaming and amusement equipment owned/operated by Accel Entertainment and located in contracted establishments; enforcing established rules and procedures intended to protect employees and customers; assisting law enforcement in the investigative process; recommending improvements for security operations to the Director of Security, as well as assisting in other areas as needed.

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.
• Perform a rapid site survey of the location the collection team is entering and make a rapid and accurate decision regarding safety concerns.
• Continuously 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 4 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.
• Continuously 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.

Base Pay Range

$30.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance.
• Short and long‑term disability.
• Identity/legal protection.
• Access to FSA and HSA accounts.
• Contributions to 401(k) plans (traditional and/or Roth).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling on a range of topics, including mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Accel Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.