Security Officer - Full Time (Harrah's LV)

Caesars Entertainment; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry seeks a Security Officer in Las Vegas. This role involves ensuring the safety and security of guests and staff while maintaining a professional demeanor. Candidates should be at least 21, have effective communication skills, and be able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Two years experience in customer-facing roles.
• Must obtain Nevada Gaming Card and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of guests and employees.
• Patrol property and report safety hazards.
• Assist law enforcement and document incidents.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to manage several tasks

Ability to respond calmly in crisis

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies

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

PHYSICAL,MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• 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 second hand 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.

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Caesars Entertainment reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As a part of Caesars Entertainment’s employment process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to an offer being extended. Caesars Entertainment Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.