Security Guard

Northern Waters Casino Resort; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Meal Discounts

Gas Discount at Citgo C-Store

Golf Discounts

Paid Lunch

Paid Holidays

Access to training programs

Job summary

Northern Waters Casino Resort is seeking a Security Guard to help protect the resort, guests, and staff in a fast-paced environment in Michigan. The role requires patrolling, responding to incidents, and enforcing policies across casino, hotel, and related properties.

The position involves strong guest service, disruptive-situations management, and reporting responsibilities. Training will cover security protocols, use of force, and emergency procedures to ensure safety across all facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to interact with the public and maintain professionalism.
• Strong communication and supervisory abilities in emergencies.
• First aid/CPR training within 60 days of hire; on-site training provided if needed.
• Must pass background checks and pre-employment screenings for gaming license.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service and engage with guests and staff.
• Read, implement, and adhere to NWCR policies, gaming ordinances, and safety standards.
• Patrol assigned areas to prevent crime and protect people and property.
• Respond to emergencies with professionalism and coordinate security responses.
• Dispatch security personnel to key areas using phone and radio communications.
• Maintain peace and order at all entrances and within the casino and hotel.
• Prepare incident reports for distribution and notify Security Director.
• Escort unauthorized individuals off premises and monitor for safety hazards.
• Maintain confidentiality of security and company information.

Skills

High school diploma

Public interaction

Communication skills

First aid/CPR within 60 days

Background checks

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUPERVISOR: Security Supervisor/Security Director

LOCATION: Resort

EMPLOYMENT: Full TimeSALARY/PAY RATE: $15.00-$17.00/Hour (Non-Exempt)D.O.E

LICENSE STATUS: Key-Employee

POSTED:February 25, 2026 DEADLINE: Until Filled

Position Summary:

Security personnel act to ensure the protection, safety, and wellbeing of the property, associates, and guests in aconsistent manner. Security personnel will observe and monitor all procedures, safeguard all moneytransactions as assigned, provide customer service and employee assistance, ensure compliance with allestablished policies, and observe and report all unusual activity.

Security Guard

Watersmeet, Michigan

Casino Hourly

Position Summary:

Security personnel act to ensure the protection, safety, and wellbeing of the property, associates, and guests in aconsistent manner. Security personnel will observe and monitor all procedures, safeguard all moneytransactions as assigned, provide customer service and employee assistance, ensure compliance with allestablished policies, and observe and report all unusual activity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent service to guests, internal and external, through active guest engagement and positiveattitude.


• Shall be required to read, implement, and adhere to all NWCR Policies and Procedures, LVD GamingOrdinance, Tribal/State Gaming Compact, NIGC Minimum Internal Control Standards, Indian GamingRegulatory Act, LVD Tribal Internal Control Standards, Title 31 Minimum Internal Control Standards,NWCR Casino Employee Handbook, Security Department Policy, and Procedure Manual.


• Perform services to the public at large while performing general security duties.


• Patrol assigned areas to prevent crime, protect life and property, handle any disturbances and/orviolations of the law; notes and reports any suspicious activity or characters and assists the public.


• Maintain proper language with all security phone and radio communication.


• Respond to emergency situations with the utmost professionalism


• Dispatch security personnel to key areas of the casino through phone and radio communications.


• Maintain peace and order at all entrances.


• Maintain a special awareness of fires and other safety hazards and emergency evacuation measures.


• Prepare necessary reports relating to all incidents that will be acceptable for outside distribution.


• Submit all reports to the Security Director and ensure that the Security Supervisor/Director is aware andinformed of all situations.


• Provide general patrol of interior of the casino, hotel and outside property including golf course andconvenient store.


• Prevent unauthorized admittance of alcoholic beverages on the premises of the casino.


• Protect money areas and executive offices.


• Perform first aid to assist vendor patrons and casino employees.


• Properly identify all employees entering money areas.


• Provide money escort services.


• Taking appropriate action to de-escalate situations.


• Report employee theft or unusual behavior or irregularities.


• Maintains crowd control.


• Recognize disorderly patrons and escort unwanted individuals off premises.


• Monitor special activities.


• Must maintain confidentiality of security and company information.


• Knowledge and proper use of the CIP reporting system.


• Knowledge of NWCR Health and Safety Manual and all resort safety protocols.


• Follow all security protocols and procedures.


• To remain in compliance with Casino Regulatory policies and procedures, employees are required toattend all necessary meetings and training facilitated by Management.


• Due to the dynamic casino environment from time to time, we require employees to be flexible andassume other responsibilities assigned by management.


• Must attend and participate in defensive tactics and use of force training and adhere to the use of forcepolicy.


• Must maintain confidentiality of security and company information.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).


• Ability to work with the public.


• Ability to communicate and supervise areas and groups of people and to act responsibility in anemergency.


• Ability to be able to provide basic first aid and CPR in emergency situations within 60 days of hire.Training will be provided on site if not already trained and certified.


• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.


• Must pass background checks and other pre-employment screenings necessary to receive and maintain aGaming License.


• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Security Guard tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.


• The physical demands of the job are significant. Security often spends long hours on their feet, needs tocover large areas quickly, and may have to intervene in physically challenging situations. This couldinvolve restraining individuals, providing basic first and CPR, or swiftly evacuating people duringemergencies. Being physically prepared for these scenarios is essential. A fit security guard can reactfaster, manage stressful situations better, and reduce the risk of injuries to themselves and others.


• Mustbe able to bend, kneel, stand on feet for up to 8 hours.


• Must be able to lift 50# without difficulty.


• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.


• Work is performed throughout all areas of the facility where the noise level varies from quiet to loud depending upon business.


• Previous experience working in a Gaming establishment.


• Previous experience in a security position.


• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and applicable backgroundchecks related to the position.

Application:

Date Approved by LVDGaming Commission: 05/16/2023.

Date Approved by the Public EnterpriseFinance Commission (PEFC): 05/22/2025

Northern Waters Casino Resort

P.O. Box 129, N5384 US 45

Watersmeet, MI 49969

Email: [e-mail]

Website: http://www.lvdcasino.com/Content/Careers.cfm

Phone: [phone] Ext. 7318

Fax: [phone]

• A fun, safe, fast paced work environment


• Employee Meal Discounts


• Gas Discount at Citgo C-Store


• Golf Discounts


• Paid Lunch


• Paid Holidays


• Access to training programs

Great Benefits for Full Time Employees offered after 90 days of employment:

• LVD Pays 80% of the cost of these benefits with only a 20% responsibility from the employee.


• Health – Offering 14 different medical coverages.