Security Officer

Suffolk Regional OTB / Jake's 58 Casino Hotel; Village of Islandia (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A casino hotel in New York is seeking a Security Officer responsible for patrolling the facility, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and responding to incidents. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, along with at least two years of related experience. A NY State Security Guard License and a NYS Video Gaming License are required. The role demands strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and flexibility for weekends and holidays. Competitive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a NY State Security Guard License.
• Must be able to obtain a NYS Video Gaming License.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds on foot and/or in a security vehicle.
• Directs visitors and vendors to appropriate locations.
• Responds to incidents and assists investigations.

Skills

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to read, speak, and write English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jakes 58 Casino Hotel
3635 Express Dr N
Islandia, NY 11749, USA

• Patrols buildings and grounds of facility on foot and/or in a security vehicle; examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure; controls the various entry/exit locations throughout controlled areas.
• Staff’s areas to assure compliance with state laws and facility regulations.
• Directs visitors and vendors to appropriate locations.
• Warns violators of rule infractions and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Observes and reports procedural violations and illegal activity.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards and security doors left unlocked.
• Notify supervision of alarms and or unauthorized persons.
• Responds to any incidents as needed, assists investigations.
• Reports property damage, unusual occurrences, and guest or employee injury to supervision.
• Maintains crowd control of guests during busy periods.
• Administers appropriate first aid assistance as required in accordance with established Medical Emergency Procedures.
• Assists in the protection of Company assets, guests, and associates.
• Recovers lost and found items.
• Communicates via two-way radio with management and other personnel
• Drives company vehicles, both standard and automatic transmission.
• Regulates vehicle traffic at grounds entrance to maintain orderly flow including safety signs and cones.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a NY State Security Guard License.
• Must be able to obtain a NYS Video Gaming License.
• Ability to learn quickly and work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English well enough to carry out written and oral instructions regarding the proper. Performance of duties and write routine reports and correspondence.

Other

• Frequently required to stand and walk for entire length of shift.
• Visual acuity sufficient to identify potential security violations.
• Hearing ability sufficient to respond to the spoken voice and audible alarms.
• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Weekends, night, and holidays may be required.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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