Security Officer

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

Job summary

Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA is seeking a Security Officer to protect guests and staff at Iowa's No. 1 entertainment destination. You will monitor assigned areas, deter threats, verify credentials, and respond to incidents to maintain a safe atmosphere.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in security or related fields preferred, valid driver's license, ability to read and write routine reports, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in security or related fields preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must meet company insurance requirements.
• Ability to read/write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests and employees.
• Lift up to 100 lbs.

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.
• Respond quickly to phone and radio calls.
• Complete reports for all incidents.
• Survey outdoor areas near the racetrack to keep guests out of restricted areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Observation

Public speaking

Report writing

Physical fitness

Security procedures

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 years 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.