Security Officer

Prairie Meadows; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA is hiring a Security Officer to protect guests and employees at Iowa's No. 1 entertainment destination. The role requires observing assigned areas, checking IDs, and responding to incidents to ensure guest safety and asset protection.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, 2+ years in security or related fields, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Join a team dedicated to a remarkable guest experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years security-related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write routine reports and other correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests and employees.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security over assigned areas by observing guests and monitoring for suspicious acts.
• Safeguard casino assets and protect guests and employees from threats.
• Check credentials and IDs at access points.
• Receive and respond quickly to phone and radio calls.
• Complete incident reports accurately and promptly.
• Survey outdoor areas near the racetrack to prevent access to restricted zones.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Two+ years experience

Report writing

Public speaking

Driver's license

Lift 100 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$20/hour Get paid when you need it – daily, weekly or biweekly!

Never have a dull, boring day at work again when you become a security officer at Prairie Meadows. We are committed to giving a remarkable guest experience, and the first step to achieving this goal is providing a safe environment. That’s where YOU come in. Join our team and protect guests and fellow employees of Iowa’s No. 1 entertainment destination.

Here’s what you’d be responsible for:

• Maintaining security over assigned areas by observing guests and watching for any unlawful or suspicious acts.
• Safeguarding casino assets and protecting the company, guests, and employees from unknown and anticipated threats.
• Checking credentials and IDs at access points.
• Receiving and responding quickly to phone and radio calls.
• Completing reports for all incidents.
• Surveying outdoor areas near the racetrack to ensure that guests do not enter restricted areas.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous military, security, or education in these fields desired with two or more year’s related experience and/or training preferred. Valid driver's license and safe driving record required. Must meet company insurance requirements. Must be able to read and write routine reports and other correspondence. Must have the ability to speak effectively before groups of guests and employees. Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. is required.