Security Officer

Churchill Downs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Security Officer for Derby City Gaming Downtown in Louisville, KY. The role ensures safety and security for Guests, Team Members and assets, and supports in transporting money and chips and monitoring access to restricted areas.

The position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of safety procedures, and the ability to obtain a racing license. Physical requirements include standing and walking throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Follows Emergency Disaster Plan procedures.
• Adheres to grooming and dress code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of guests, team members and assets.
• Assist in transporting money and chips.
• Control access to restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents and accidents involving guests or staff.
• Monitor guest and team member movement within the gaming facility.
• Identify safety hazards and report them promptly.
• Answer facility calls and assist guests as needed.
• Possess valid driver’s license for vehicle/equipment operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Safety procedures knowledge

Dress code compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Racing License eligibility

Job description

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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.

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.