Security Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for guests, employees, and property at a casino facility.

Hiring for Full Time 12:00 am - 8:00 am  The shift will include weekends and holidays.

 Shift differential  $2.00/hour extra for midnight - 8:00 a.m. We also offer a generous benefit package with Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, Vacation, and 401k - with a company match.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to radio calls assertively and timely.
• Be ready at all times to respond or assist with any emergency situation, also be aware of other officers as much as possible.
• Know the location of all emergency equipment in the casino and hotel areas.
• Will oversee the following duties: hard and soft drops and counts; table fills, money transfers, floor cashiers checking in/out.
• Must attend all meetings, trainings and certifications require by upper management, the Gaming Commission or the Director of Security.
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
• Circulate among visitors, patrons or employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to protect against theft and maintain security of premises.
• After dark or upon request, escort guests and employees to their vehicles. Stay in view until the vehicle is off casino premises.
• Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities as requested, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Follow Casino and department policies and procedures, including all safety and service procedures; adhere to the Prairie's Edge Chain of Command.
• Support the Vision and Mission Statement's of Prairie's Edge Casino Resort.
• Any other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Resilient - Ability to recover from, or adjust to, misfortune or setbacks.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred

Experience: No prior experience necessary

Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge preferred.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Key cash handling Gaming License
• TIPS Certification, re-certifying as needed
• Emergency Medical Responder (1st Responder) Certification Optional, re-certifying as needed
• Threat Pattern Recognition Use of Force Basic Certification Optional, re-certifying as needed
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening which does test for THC
• Must have an active driver's license and auto insurance or obtain it within the first 90 days of employment. 

Other Requirements: Must be able to write legibly and read adequately. Must be able to take direction from numerous supervisors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands
Stand C
Walk C
Sit O
Manually Manipulate F
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel F
Bend F
Grasp F
Speak C

Lift/Carry
51-100 lbs F
Over 100 lbs O

Push/Pull
12 lbs or less O
26-40 lbs F
41-100 lbs F

Other Physical Requirements
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Must be able to hear above noise of gaming floor
• Sense of Smell
• Sense of Touch
• Sense of Balance

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; Noise from slots machine in use on the floor, guests and music playing in the casino. Employee will be exposed to 2nd and 3rd hand smoke. The casino has both smoking and non-smoking environments.