Security Officer - Full Time (Flamingo LV)

Caesars Entertainment; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment's Flamingo Las Vegas is seeking a Security Officer to protect assets and provide a safe environment for guests and employees. You will patrol property, escort customers in need, and assist law enforcement with investigations and court testimony.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of guest-contact experience, a clean record, and possess or obtain Nevada Gaming Card, AES, and First Aid/ CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Two years' experience in a position with direct guest contact required.
• Prefer individual with two years police, military, or casino security experience.
• Must be able to obtain Nevada Gaming Card and AES alcohol awareness card, First Aid & CPR certifications.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift.
• Must present a well-groomed appearance.
• Must complete ASP baton training within ninety days.
• Must be able to prepare effective written reports.
• Must work well with co-workers and as a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of guests and fellow employees.
• Gives directions and provides escort to customers in need.
• Provides assistance to civil and law enforcement authorities, including testimony in court and other administrative hearings.
• Makes chip fills, jackpot verifications.
• Regularly provides escorts of money and persons in money-handling positions. Provides first aid, including CPR when necessary.
• Patrols all sections of property to identify safety hazards and breaks in security; interviews, investigates and documents incidents.
• Makes lost and found detailed descriptions of people and incidents.
• Enforces all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Guest interaction

Communication skills

Report writing

Teamwork

Multitasking

Physical fitness

Nevada Gaming Card

AES Alcohol Awareness Card

First Aid & CPR

Able to work any day

Well-groomed appearance

Court testimony & reports

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Protects company assets and provides a safe environment for our employees and guests.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of guests and fellow employees.
• Gives directions and provides escort to customers in need.
• Provides assistance to civil and law enforcement authorities, including testimony in court and other administrative hearings.
• Makes chip fills, jackpot verifications.
• Regularly provides escorts of money and persons in money-handling positions. Provides first aid, including CPR when necessary.
• Patrols all sections of property to identify safety hazards and breaks in security. Interviews, investigates and documents all applicable incidents in accordance with company policy.
• Makes lost and found detailed descriptions of people and incidents.
• Enforces all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent is required
• Two years' experience in a position with direct guest contact required
• Prefer individual with two years police, military, or casino security experience
• Prior experience is a position with direct guest contact is preferred.
• Ability to manage several tasks at once
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills along with a good working knowledge of basic computer programs
• Must be able to obtain and possess a Nevada Gaming Card, an Alcohol Awareness Card (AES), First Aid & CPR certifications
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift
• Must present a well-groomed appearance.
• Must undergo eight (8) hours of ASP (baton) training
• Must be able to prepare effective written reports
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work and stand inside and outside, sometimes in heat in excess of 115 degrees, or cold as low as 10 degrees.
• Must be able to physically restrain individuals when a condition of arrest exists.
• Must be able to respond calmly in crisis and stressful situations and be able to make rational decisions when handling guest and employee issues.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, jump, twist, crouch, grip, carry heavy loads and maneuver quickly on level surfaces, as well as up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds. Must be able to push or pull up to 150 pounds.
• Must be able to see and, also, remember the specific details of incidents and persons. Must be able to give court testimony when necessary and write detailed reports.
• The Security Officer must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondhand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust.
• Must pass the physical and written testing of the Western Division Security Academy (Controlled Force, Defensive Tactics, Legal Issues, Handcuffing, Tactical Communications, Use of Force, Report Writing, Searching Subjects, Emergency Response, Ethics, and Expandable Baton) within the first ninety days of employment.
• Must re-certify, between years 2 and 3, through the Western Division Security Academy, and must pass all physical, mental and environmental demands as required.

About Us

Bugsy Siegel’s desert dream, the Flamingo, has anchored the Las Vegas Strip since they started rolling dice in 1946. More than sixty years later, we’re still looking for fresh faces to help us surprise our guests with unexpected fun and excitement. This inclusive resort provides you the perfect opportunity to entertain our guests as they stay in over 3,500 rooms and suites and play in our 77,000 square foot casino, and 15 acre backyard tropical retreat. The confident and vivacious will find the Flamingo as the place to be.