Security Officer - FT 1st Shift

Newport Racing & Gaming; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Racing & Gaming in Newport, Kentucky, is seeking a full-time Security Officer for 1st shift to help maintain a safe and secure environment for patrons and team members across the property. The role involves enforcing access control, transporting money and chips, monitoring casino floor, responding to incidents, and reporting hazards, with strong communication and teamwork essential.

Responsibilities include patrolling areas, staying alert to safety issues, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of Emergency Disaster Plan Manual.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of employees and customers.
• Assist in transporting money and chips.
• Control access to restricted areas.
• React to incidents and accidents involving patrons or staff.
• Monitor patron and employee movement on the casino floor.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Answer incoming calls and assist callers or patrons as needed.
• Possess a valid Driver's License if required for operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Emergency plan knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range

Newport Racing & Gaming is a gaming and entertainment facility located in Newport, Kentucky, featuring over 400 popular, thrilling, state‑of‑the‑art Vegas-style games, sports wagering, restaurant and simulcast.

Title: Security Officer - FT 1st Shift

Requisition ID#: 5106

Location

Newport, KY, US, 41071

Property

Newport Racing & Gaming

Job Summary

Security Officers will help maintain a safe and secure environment for all patrons and team members throughout the property.

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 casino.
• 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.
• 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.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 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. Reasonable accommodations may he 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 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.

Nearest Major Market

Cincinnati