Security Officer - FT at Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City, NJ

Ocean Casino Resort; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ seeks a full-time Security Officer to protect guests, staff, and assets. You will patrol hotel, casino, and exterior areas, deter threats, assist guests, issue access badges, and document incidents.

The role requires initiative, alertness, and adherence to state regulations. The position demands standing for long shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous casino security or law enforcement experience desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to handle all types of guest-related situations.
• Basic arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to investigate incidents and complete written reports.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assigned to posts in hotel, casino resort and outdoor areas to deter illegal activities and protect assets.
• Assist guests with illnesses, injuries, and provide information.
• Issue temporary access badges.
• Protect company assets and monitor activities to enforce rules.
• Report suspicious activity to security dispatch via radio or phone.
• Defuse disturbances with verbal de-escalation; prepare for potential physical confrontation.
• Move and protect company funds within the premises.
• Document detailed incident reports related to property, guests, and staff.
• Escort staff to and from vehicles when requested.
• May operate on two-wheeled bikes or motorized vehicles as needed.
• Comply with all New Jersey regulatory requirements.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Security Officer - FT job at Ocean Casino Resort. Atlantic City, NJ.

About the Role

Provides security coverage ensuring that adequate protection is provided for the safety and assets of patrons, team members and the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Assigned to posts in the hotel, casino Resort and outside environments to deter and prevent illegal or terroristic activities, hazards, company and regulatory violations.
• Assists guest with illnesses, injuries, and information.
• Issues temporary access badges.
• Ensures protection and security of company assets.
• Monitors employee’s activities throughout the hotel/casino complex to maintain rules and regulations.
• May include observation from a location on the exterior of the building and reporting to security dispatch, via radio or telephone, any suspicious vehicles, smoke, etc.
• Respond to all disturbances with the intent to defuse the incident beginning with a calming verbal exchange but must be prepared to become involved in a physical confrontation when necessary.
• Responsible for the movement and protection of company funds throughout the premises, including but not limited to lifting and pulling of carts.
• Detailed report documentation of all incidents relating to the property, guests and team members as directed.
• Escort team members to and from their vehicles when requested.
• At times may be assigned to carrying out assignments on a two wheeled mountain bike and/or motorized vehicle in all environments and conditions.
• Complies with all New Jersey regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Exposure to casino related environmental factors including but not limited to secondhand smoke, excessive noise, and stress related to servicing customers in a high pressure and fast paced environment.
• Ability to talk on and hear a two-way radio and telephone.
• Visual Acuity correctable to 20/20, normal color, peripheral and night vision.
• Must be able to stand for an entire shift and be able to move throughout the Casino/Hotel areas.
• Must be able to work under adverse conditions, including overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays and testify in court on and off duty.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Further physical requirements include but not limited to; standing, kneeling/crouching, sitting, bending, lifting, grasping/handling and reaching.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous casino security or law enforcement experience desired.
• The ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Must be able to handle all types of guest related situations.
• Basic arithmetic skills required which include adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying.
• Must be able to investigate incidents and complete written reports as instructed.
• A valid New Jersey driver's license required.

Benefits

• Free meal on shift
• Training & Development
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k,)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off