Security Officer FT/ $15/hr

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated offers a Security Officer role at Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming in Calvert City, KY. The position supports safe operations across three shifts in a newly constructed gaming facility with HRMs, sportsbook, and dining offerings.

Essential duties include guarding employees and patrons, transporting money and chips, monitoring access, and responding to incidents while upholding regulatory requirements and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Kentucky gaming/racing license.
• Experience or familiarity with security in a hotel/casino setting is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of employees and customers.
• Assist in transporting money and chips and monitor access to restricted areas.
• React to incidents and monitor patron and employee movement within the facility.
• Respond to calls and answer patron questions when needed.
• Operate company vehicle or equipment if required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Emergency plan knowledge

Alternate schedule

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Gaming license eligibility

Job description

Property: Marshall Yards Racing · Gaming

Pay Range: 15.00

Marshall Yards & Gaming is a newly constructed facility in a high-traffic area in Calvert City, Kentucky at the intersection of I-69 and I-24. The Property will feature nearly 240 state‑of‑the‑art historical racing machines(“HRMs”), a sports bar and a retail sportsbook, simulcast wagering, and food and beverage offerings. The Assistant General Manager will be responsible for leading the successful overall direction, administration, and coordination of all operating activities of Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming including Pre‑opening activities, culture creation, staffing, compliance with all regulatory requirements, and the ongoing operations of historical racing machine operations, gaming operations, simulcast operations, sportsbook operations, and entertainment operations.

JOB SUMMARY

Security Officers at Marshall Yards Gaming will help maintain a safe and secure environment for all patrons and employees over three shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all‑inclusive, but a general illustration. It may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary.

• 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 the 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 requires a valid Driver’s License.


• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintain interpersonal working relationships among all personnel.


• Oral and written communication skills.


• Knowledge of the Emergency Disaster Plan Manual.


• Must be able to work an alternate schedule with a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.


• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.


• 1 year of security experience in a hotel/casino setting.

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 employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 25lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and the 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.