Security Officer 1st Shift

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Security Officer for the Derby City Gaming & Hotel in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on maintaining a safe environment for patrons, staff, and assets during the second shift (2pm–10pm).

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to obtain a Racing License. Strong communication skills and familiarity with emergency procedures are required to ensure swift incident response.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain a valid Racing License required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of employees and customers.
• Assist in transporting money and chips.
• Control access to restricted areas.
• React to incidents and hazards affecting patrons and staff.
• Monitor movement of patrons and employees in the gaming facility.
• Report safety hazards and respond to inquiries as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Emergency Disaster Plan knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Racing License eligibility

Job description

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Derby City Gaming & Hotel boasts nearly 1,300 of the latest games, a grab-n-go restaurant, Oliver’s Chophouse & Bourbon Bar, a Kentucky Derby-themed hotel, and live music! The newly expanded Derby City Gaming & Hotel was voted one of the “Best Places to Work in Greater Louisville” by Louisville Business First

JOB SUMMARY

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all patrons, employees and company assets. This position is available for Second Shift (2pm - 10pm).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety and security of employees and customers.
• Assisting in transporting money and chips.
• Controlling access to restricted areas.
• Reacting to patron and employee incidents and accidents.
• Monitoring patron and employee 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 patron questions.
• May be asked to operate a company vehicle and/or equipment that require a valid Driver’s License.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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

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 employee 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 employee 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 employee 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.