Track Safety Officer

Presque Isle Downs & Casino; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off (FT/PT)

401k with company match

Company stock purchase plan

Team member engagement

Team member referral plan

Job summary

Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, PA, seeks a Track Safety Officer to help secure the stable area, track, and racing operations. You will control access points, support jockey room security, patrol grounds, issue permits and citations, and keep the Winner’s Circle race-ready.

If you’re observant and confident, you’ll be at the heart of racing season with a role that emphasizes safety and compliance. Security experience is helpful but not required, with strong communication and report-writing

Qualifications

• Security experience is helpful but not required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must present a neat appearance.
• Ability to read and write reports.
• Able to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to obtain appropriate licensing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of visitors, employees, and properties related to horse racing.
• Ensure only authorized personnel and horses enter/exit the Stable Gate area.
• Provide physical security and a visual presence in the stable area.
• Enforce track rules and issue citations as necessary.
• Issue parking permits to authorized individuals and ensure regulations are followed.
• Provide security for Jockey Room personnel and access control.
• Maintain order in the Winner’s Circle and Paddock.
• Limit access to track via Shoot Gate and South Track Gate.
• Perform scheduled foot patrol rounds of the stable area.
• Prepare, file, and update paperwork.
• Write incident reports on any/reportable events.
• Request identification from young-looking entrants and assign wristbands.
• Maintain order on outside apron and assist with crowd control.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Professional appearance

Report writing

Prolonged sitting/standing

Licensing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Presque Isle Downs & Casino, conveniently located off of I90 in Erie, PA, features table games, slots, sportsbook, entertainment, live thoroughbred horse racing, and year-round simulcast racing. The casino features the latest technology and amenities designed for guest comfort and expectations. The property features three restaurants, including two award-winning restaurants - Churchill’s Bourbon & Brew and LBV Steakhouse. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Title: Track Safety Officer

Requisition ID#: 4738

Location:

Erie, PA, US, 16509

Property:

Presque Isle Downs Casino

Benefits of being a PID team member…

• Health insurance (including Vision and Dental!) the first of the month following 30 days of employment for regular FT Team Members
• Accrual of Paid Time Off for FT and PT
• 401k with Company Match – 100% vested at sign up
• Company Stock Purchase Plan
• Team Member Engagement
• Team Member Referral Plan

Job Summary

Join the Security Department at Presque Isle Downs! You’ll help keep our stable area, track, and racing operations safe and secure—controlling access points, supporting jockey room security, patrolling the grounds, issuing permits and citations, and keeping the Winner’s Circle race-ready. If you’re observant, confident, and ready to be at the heart of racing season, we want you on our team!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Candidate is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all Presque Isle Downs’ visitors, employees, and properties related to horse racing.
• Candidate will ensure that only authorized personnel and horses enter/exit the Stable Gate area.
• Candidate will provide physical security and a visual presence in the stable area.
• Candidate will ensure enforcement of track rules and regulations and will issue citations as necessary.
• Candidate will issue parking permits to authorized individuals and will ensure that parking regulations are followed.
• Candidate will provide security for Jockey Room personnel and will ensure that only authorized individuals gain access to the Jockey Room quarters.
• Candidate will maintain organization in the Winner’s Circle and the Paddock area.
• Candidate will limit access to the track via the Shoot Gate entrance and the South Track Gate entrance.
• Candidate will perform scheduled foot patrol rounds of the stable area.
• Candidate will prepare, file, and update appropriate paperwork.
• Candidate will write incident reports on any/all reportable events.
• Candidate will request identification from young looking individuals who attempt to enter the track viewing area and will place an appropriate colored wristband on such individuals.
• Candidate will maintain order among guests on the outside apron and will assist with crowd control.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Security experience helpful but not required.
• Candidate must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Candidate must perform job duties in a respectful and polite manner.
• Candidate must present a neat appearance.
• Candidate must be able to read and write reports.
• Candidate must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Candidate must be able to obtain appropriate licensing.

Education And Experience

High school diploma preferred but not required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

Nearest Major Market: Erie