Security Officer

Churchill Downs; Henderson (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellis Park Racing & Gaming, operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated, is seeking Security Officers to join our team and protect guests, team members, and property.

You will monitor access, respond to incidents, escort patrons as needed, and handle safety responsibilities in a fast-paced gaming environment at Ellis Park. Strong reliability, loyalty, and the ability to obtain a Kentucky gaming license are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in security or related field is required.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security to guests, team members, and property.
• Report and assist in medical emergencies.
• Check IDs to ensure guests on the gaming floor are 21+.
• Patrol the facility, backside, and parking areas regularly.
• Identify and report irregularities; document incidents daily.
• Escort guests and team members to vehicles as needed for safety.
• Escort money transported to and from the cage.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations.

Skills

Security experience

Flexible schedule

Licensing

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Ellis Park offers live thoroughbred horse racing during the summer season, with simulcast wagering 365 days a year, 300 HHR machines, exciting promotions, convenient sports betting, The Pea Patch Deli, Dade Park Grill and more.

JOB SUMMARY

Are you a security professional who excels at customer relations and risk management? Are you interested in joining the exciting world of horse racing and gaming? Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is hiring Security Officers to join our winning team!

An Ellis Park Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of all Ellis Park guests, team members, and property. They are also responsible for addressing issues such as altercations, theft, vandalism, fire, trespassing, and other illegal activities in a calm, cool, and collected manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide safety and security to Ellis Park guests, team members, and property.
• Report and assist in medical emergency situations.
• Check IDs and verify all guests entering the gaming floor are 21 or older.
• Patrol the facility, backside, and parking lot on a routine scheduled basis.
• Watch for and report all irregularities occurring during the shift. Prepare documentation concerning each incident and report to the appropriate personnel daily.
• Escort Ellis Park guests and team members to their vehicles, as requested, to ensure their safety.
• Escort all money transferred to and from the cage.
• Respond to emergency situations.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Relevant work experience in security or related field.
• Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires the ability to drive hear, sit, stand, talk, walk, turn/twist and repetitively use hands 51-100% of the time.
• Requires the ability to balance/climb, bend over, crouch/stoop, kneel and reach overhead 25-50% of the time.
• Requires the ability to push/pull, carry, lift and slide/transfer 1- 50+ lbs. 25-50% of the time.
• Work in a extreme temperatures and a smoking environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.