Security Officer Pool - Seasonal

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off applicable from the start

Job summary

A leading entertainment company located in Pennsylvania seeks dedicated security staff to maintain safety across its premises. Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service, conducting routine patrols, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Successful candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a High School Diploma or GED, and have previous security experience in a high-volume environment. This position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, while offering a dynamic and diverse workplace environment.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age is mandatory.
• One year of security experience in a casino or night club is required.
• Must work flexible shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Diplomatic skills to resolve conflicts with guests and staff.
• Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service at all times.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and report issues.
• Conduct routine patrols and maintain security.
• Respond to and manage emergencies effectively.
• Perform crowd control and direct traffic as necessary.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective listening

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.
• Maintain vigilance at assigned posts for all activities.
• Maintain routine patrols throughout the premises while on watch for criminal activities and any general non‑compliance to company rules and policies.
• Provide visual surveillance of all areas in an attempt to detect fire and safety hazards which might compromise the well‑being of life and property.
• Respond to and handle emergencies using the proper methods, and the correct safety procedures.
• Conduct crowd control and direct traffic as needed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.

• High School Diploma or GED, one year of security experience in a high volume casino/night club environment or Military/Law Enforcement experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.

• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Excellent organizational skills to function effectively under time constraints, with particular attention to detail.
• Effective listening abilities with strong judgment skills and good public relations skills with a good personality, enjoying opportunities to work with and assist people.
• Physical stamina and proper mental attitude to deal effectively with guests, management, vendors and employees while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to withstand extreme sun & heat, cold, and inclement weather for long periods of time throughout the day.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

Nevada Gaming License, CPR/First Aid/AED Certificate, and Nevada Alcohol Awareness Card are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push and pull ≤150 pounds, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.