Security Officer

Churchill Downs Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby City Gaming Downtown, LLC in Kentucky seeks a Security Officer to maintain a safe, secure environment for Guests, Team Members and assets within the gaming facility.

The role involves transporting money and chips, controlling access to restricted areas, responding to incidents, and monitoring movement throughout the facility. A valid Racing License may be required; strong communication and observation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a valid Racing License.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of Team Members and Guests.
• Assist in transporting money and chips.
• Control access to restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents and accidents.
• Monitor passage of Guests and Team Members in and out of the gaming facility.
• Report safety hazards.
• Operate a company vehicle or equipment with a valid Driver's License.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Emergency plan knowledge

Black shoes

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Racing License eligibility

Tools

Job description

Career Opportunities: Security Officer (5355)

Requisition ID5355-Posted10/22/2026-Derby City Gaming Downtown, LLC-Security-Derby City Downtown-KY Derby City Downtown

At Derby City Gaming Downtown, gaming enthusiasts can enjoy nearly 500 of the most popular games, Fascinator Wine Bar and Trophy Bourbon & Cigars Bar, sports bar with live entertainment most weekends and a Kentucky Derby Gift Shop.”

JOB SUMMARY

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all Guests, Team members and company assets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety and security of Team Members and Guest.
• Assisting in transporting money and chips.
• Controlling access to restricted areas.
• Reacting to Guest and Team member incidents and accidents.
• Monitoring Guest and Team member passage in and out of gaming facility.
• Responsible for checking for and reporting safety hazards.
• May answer incoming calls to the facility and direct calls or answer Guest questions.
• May be asked to operate a company vehicle and/or equipment that require a valid Driver’s License.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintain interpersonal working relationship among all personnel.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Emergency Disaster Plan Manual.
• Black shoes required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to obtain a valid Racing License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The Team Member is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

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