Security Officer

Prairie Meadows; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Meadows is seeking a security officer in Iowa to protect guests and employees at our premier entertainment destination. You will observe assigned areas, check credentials, and respond swiftly to communications while safeguarding assets and enforcing access controls.

High school diploma or equivalent is required; two+ years of related experience is preferred. Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and meet driving record requirements are also needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two+ years related experience or training preferred.
• Must meet company insurance requirements.
• Must be able to read and write routine reports and other correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security over assigned areas by observing guests and watching for unlawful or 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.
• Survey outdoor areas near the racetrack to ensure restricted areas are not entered.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Report writing

Guest protection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$21/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.