Racing Security Officer

Churchill Downs; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Security Officer for Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky. You will help maintain a safe and secure environment for team members, guests, and horsemen while patrolling various areas, checking documents, and responding to incidents.

The role requires basic PC skills, clear communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced gaming and racing facility with the potential to handle a variety of security tasks.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with team members and customers
• Basic PC skills for security systems and reporting
• Clear oral and written communications in a security environment
• Knowledge of the Emergency Disaster Plan Manual

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of team members and customers
• Control access to restricted areas
• Respond to incidents and accidents promptly
• Monitor horsemen, patrons, and employee access to grounds
• Identify safety hazards and report them
• Answer incoming calls and direct patron questions
• Patrol the barn and dorm areas
• Obtain documents for horses to enter grounds
• Possibly operate a company vehicle with a valid driver’s license
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic PC skills

Oral and written communication

Emergency Disaster Plan knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Racing license eligibility

Job description

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Churchill Downs Incorporated has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. 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.

Owned and operated byChurchill Downs, Turfway Park Racing & Gaming is the ultimate place to play in Northern Kentucky. Take a spin on over 800 of the latest and greatest games and experience the rush of seasonal live thoroughbred racing or simulcast horse racing year-round. Plus, with two great restaurants and live entertainment, the stage is always set for winning moments on and off the gaming floor. We even have your next business meeting, social event or annual awards covered with an amazing 17,000 square feet of event space that we customize to create the perfect experience.

JOB SUMMARY

Security Officers at Turfway Park will help maintain a safe and secure environment for team members, horsemen and guests.

Racing Security Officers will be working in the Jockey's room, Test Barn and Paddock.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety and security of team members and customers..
• Controlling access to restricted areas.
• Reacting to patron and employee incidents and accidents.
• Monitoring horsemen, patron and employee access to the grounds
• Responsible for checking for and reporting safety hazards.
• May answer incoming calls to the facility and direct calls or answer patron questions.
• Patrol the barn and dorm areas.
• Obtain proper documents for horses to enter the grounds
• May be asked to operate a company vehicle and/or equipment that require a valid Driver's License.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintain interpersonal working relationship among all personnel.
• Basic PC skills
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Emergency Disaster Plan Manual.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to obtain a valid racing license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member 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 team member 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 team member may be required to lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs. 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 team member is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing guests, and functioning of machines.

Turfway Park Racing & Gaming is a gaming facility in Florence, Kentucky. Turfway Park Racing & Gaming features 850 popular, thrilling, state-of-the-art HRM games, a simulcast area with VIP section, event center, live horse racing, restaurants and bars.

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.