Security Officer - FT 1st Shift

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated in Newport, Kentucky, is seeking Security Officers to maintain a safe and secure environment for all patrons and team members throughout the property.

Responsibilities include ensuring the safety of employees and customers, transporting money and chips, controlling access to restricted areas, reacting to incidents, monitoring casino flow, checking for hazards, and assisting with inquiries as needed.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of Emergency Disaster Plan Manual.
• Ability to obtain a valid racing license.

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 accidents involving patrons and employees.
• Monitor patron and employee movement in the casino area.
• Report safety hazards and concerns.
• Assist with answering calls and directing inquiries as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Emergency Disaster Plan

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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.

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.