SECURITY SPECIALIST

RESORTS CASINO HOTEL; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RESORTS CASINO HOTEL is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard guests, employees, and property across hotel, casino, and outdoor environments in Atlantic City. You will respond to incidents, manage money-transfer protections, and coordinate with management on enforcement of policies.

The role requires vigilance, English proficiency, and strong communication. Candidates should be prepared for varied shifts and public-facing duties within a fast-paced gaming environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience in a high-volume casino environment preferred.
• Professional in appearance.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Above average verbal and written communication skills, and strong grammatical skills.
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform basic math functions.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic security coverage for patrons, employees, and company assets.
• Deters and prevents illegal or terroristic activities, hazards, and violations across hotel, casino, and outdoor posts.
• Ensures protection for all money transfers within the casino and hotel complex.
• Follows company policies and regulatory rules, and applies criminal law where necessary.
• Assists injured individuals and others in need when required.
• Protects guests, employees, the company, and property.
• Prepares detailed incident reports, takes statements, and conducts interviews.
• Collects evidence, preserves scenes, and handles property as needed.
• May sign criminal charges for on-sight crimes and misdemeanors.
• Participates in court appearances as required.
• Operates Security Podium Post, dispatches personnel, monitors alarms, issues keys, and maintains logs.
• Operates Security Command Center Post, monitors CCTV and related systems.
• Performs specialized tasks like Lost & Found, card, dice, and event posts as required.
• Trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Defensive Tactics.
• Wears a radio and assists in training Security Officers.
• Promotes positive public relations and customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Math skills

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides basic security coverage ensuring that adequate protection is provided for the safety and assets of patrons, employees and the company.
• Is assigned to posts in the hotel, casino and outside environments to deter and prevent illegal or terroristic activities, hazards, and company / regulatory violations.
• Ensures that proper security is provided for all transfers of monies within the casino and hotel complex.
• Enforces and complies with company and department policies/procedures, regulatory rules and criminal law.
• Assists injured/ill persons and employees as well as other persons in need.
• Protects guests, employees, the company and property.
• Ability to prepare detailed incident reports, take statements, and conduct interviews.
• Ability to collect evidence and property, as well as preserve incident and crime scenes.
• Ability to sign criminal charges for on-sight crimes and misdemeanors.
• Makes State & Municipal court and civil disposition appearances as required or ordered.
• Ability to operate the Security Casino Podium Post, answer radio & telephone calls, dispatch personnel, monitor alarms, issue non-restricted keys and emergency temporary credentials, complete reports and logs, as well as other functions associated with this assignment.
• Ability to operate the Security Command Center Post, monitor fire, CCTV, elevator, and Mutualink systems, as well as other functions associated with this assignment.
• Ability to perform specialized functions, such as Lost & Found, Card, Dice, Tile details, special event/entertainment posts and other assignments as required or ordered.
• Trained in CPR, AED and Basic First Aid, and Defensive Tactics,
• Ability to perform all the duties and responsibilities of a Security Officer.
• Ability to wear a radio with earpiece or microphone without any medical limitations.
• Assist Management & Supervision in the training of Security Officers.
• Promotes positive public relations and excellent customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of appropriate experience in a high-volume casino environment preferred.
• Professional in appearance.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Above average verbal and written communication skills and strong grammatical skills.
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform basic math functions.

Essential Functions

** All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

(F) Standing

(F) Walking

(F) Sitting

(O) Kneeling

(O) Running

(O) Lifting Max Weight: 20 LBS

(O) Pushing Max Weight: 200 LBS*

(O) Pulling Max Weight: 200 LBS*

(O) Carrying Max Weight: 30 LBS

(O) Bending

(O) Stooping

(F) Climbing Stairs

(O) Climbing Ladders Max Height: 6’

(O) Working at a Height Level Above The Floor Max Height: 8’

(C) Finger Dexterity

(C) Full Use of Both Hands

(O) Crawling

(F) Balancing

(O) Throwing

(O) Twisting

(O) Reaching Max Height: 3’

(N) Driving

(F) Working On or With Moving Machinery

(F) Working at Rapid Work Speed

(O) Working in Isolation

(C) Working Around People

(C) Hearing Conversation

(C) Hearing High Acuity

(C) Speaking Clearly

(C) Seeing Near

(C) Seeing Far

(C) Seeing – Depth Perception

(C) Seeing - Color Vision

Other-Describe: *200 LB pushing & pulling weight concerns table games drop box detail

ESSENTIAL MENTAL FUNCTIONS

(C) Writing English

(C) Reading English

(C) Speaking English

(C) Working under Pressure/Stress

(C) Speaking With Guests/Customers

(C) Speaking With Employees

(C) Working with Basic Math Skills

(C) Making Decisions Based On Facts

(C) Making Decisions Based On Data

(C) Making Decisions Based On Personal Judgment

(C) Making Accurate Measurements According To Set Standards

(C) Planning and/or Supervising the Activities Others

ESSENTIAL INTERACTIVE FUNCTIONS

(F) Working under Minimal Supervision

(C) Working and Interacting With Management in a Professional and Courteous Manner

(C) Working and Interacting With Co-Workers in a Professional and Courteous Manner

(C) Working and Interacting With Guests in a Professional and Courteous Manner

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENT FUNCTIONS

(C) Working Inside

(C) Working Outside

(C) Working in a Fast Paced Environment

(O) Exposed To Chemicals Describe: oleoresin capsicum solution

(C) Exposed To Dust, Fumes, Gases Describe: tobacco smoke

(C) Exposed To Smoke

(C) Exposed To Excessive Noise

(C) Working in Dimly Lit Areas

(C) Working in Sudden Marked Changes of Temperature and Humidity

Other Describe:

(O) Exposed to physical contact with other persons

(O) Exposed to disorderly / disruptive persons

(O) Exposed to loud and abusive persons

(O) Exposed to physical training

Key

Not Applicable (N)

Occasional (O) Under 2 hours

Frequent (F) 2 hours to 5 hours

Constant (C) more than 5 hours