Security Corporal $24.95 per Hour

Commerce Casino; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commerce Casino is seeking a Lead Security Officer to manage security operations on the assigned shift. The role involves observing casino activity, reporting irregularities, and coordinating evacuations per policy.

The Corporal may require arrest powers and will supervise escort services and post rotations. Must have prior security experience, a High School Diploma, and valid California guard cards including power to arrest, weapon, baton, CPR and first aid permits; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Prior security experience required, minimum one year as Commerce Casino Security Officer.
• High School Diploma; current guard cards including power to arrest, weapon permit, baton permit, CPR and first aid permit.
• Must have California driver’s license; ability to speak/read/write English; strong verbal/interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead Security Officer on assigned shift.
• Observe casino activity and report back to administrator.
• Complete reports of irregularities.
• Ensure policies and procedures for safety and security are followed during evacuations.
• Possess strength to detain or arrest a patron or employee when necessary.
• Investigate accidents, thefts and disturbances.
• Testify in court if needed.
• Provide escort services to employees in confined areas.
• Unlock appropriate doors at scheduled times.
• Provide emergency first aid including evacuations.
• Operate equipment: portable radio, security carts, service weapon.
• Oversee rotation of officers to different posts on the property.
• Perform escort service within the casino.
• Relieve timekeeping staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrator.
• Perform Training Officer duties for new Officers.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed.

Skills

Security leadership

Observation & reporting

Interpersonal communication

Detainment/arrest capability

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

1. To act as lead Security Officer on his/her assigned shift.
2. Observes overall casino activity and reports back to the administrator.
3. Completes reports of irregularities.
4. Ensures that established policies and procedures pertaining to safety and security are carried out in emergency evacuations.
5. Requires the strength to physically detain or arrest a patron or employee.
6. Investigate accidents, thefts and disturbances.
7. Testifies in court if needed.
8. Provides escort services to employees in confined areas.
9. Unlocks appropriate doors at scheduled times.
10. Provides emergency first aid in appropriate situations including evacuations.
11. Operates the following equipment: portable radio, electric cart to casino cage, service weapon, security cart in parking lot and van service.
12. Administers the rotation of officers to different posts on the property.
13. Performs and/or assigns most of the escort service that occurs within the casino.
14. Relieves timekeeping staff as needed.
15. Performs all other work-related duties as assigned by the administrator.
16. Perform functions of Training Officer for new Officers.
17. Ensures all policies and procedures are followed.

The duties listed are not set forth for the purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a position title or those to be assigned and performed temporarily outside of an employee's normal line of work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience Required:

Must have prior security related experience, One year in grade as a Commerce Casino Security Officer.

Education:

High School Diploma. Must possess all current guard cards including power to arrest, weapon permit, baton permit, CPR and first aid permit.

Licenses:

• A casino work permit from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
• The Corporal is responsible for overseeing the security department processes. Regarding the supervision of employees, however, this position is limited to making suggestions or recommendations regarding the staff to the Security Director, who holds a Key Employee or Officer License. The Security Director is the position that makes managerial decisions on behalf of security department. The Corporal understands and acknowledges he/she cannot take any action that would require a Key Employee license.

Other Requirements:

Ability to speak, read, write and understand English language. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills. Current California driver's license. Must complete continuing education and training during employment at a minimum of twice per year. Must demonstrate positive/enthusiastic approach to all assignments. Outstanding attendance/punctuality. Attendance and punctuality are an essential function of the position.

Must possess an ability to work with minimal oversight and make educated ethical decisions as necessary. Must be able to resolve conflicts and have effective communication skills with all levels of employees and be able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment. Must demonstrate an ability to work independently, prepare detailed professional correspondence, memoranda, policies, procedures as well as regulations related to the employee's duties. A general knowledge of the Windows based computer operating systems is also required.