Security Officer - Full Time - 1st Shift at Northfield Park Racino

Northfield, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

18.5

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patrolling, Surveillance Monitoring, Emergency Response, Guest Service, First Aid, CPR/AED, Defensive Tactics, Report Writing, Dispatching, Conflict Resolution, Handcuffing Techniques, Evacuation Procedures

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Primary Purpose: Security Officers act as a visual deterrent, intervene and respond to all levels of security and potential emergency needs including acts or threats of violence, emergencies, and life safety threats. This position requires specialized training and physical conditioning. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and property policies, practices and procedures. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Patrol and monitor all areas of the property, including the exterior by operating a bicycle or company vehicle. Monitor alarm system and surveillance cameras. Provide excellent guest service to guests and employees and resolve complaints and issues involving both guests and employees. Act as a first responder in emergency situations. Perform gaming drops/transactions, including carrying drop boxes and chip carriers. Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as property damage, theft, guest or employee accidents, or unusual occurrences. Act as a dispatcher to relay information, messages and/or emergencies to or from appropriate personnel using telephones or two-way radios. Render appropriate first aid to injured persons and following established protocol for reporting injuries. Assist in emergency situations by securing the scene to prevent further loss or damage, advise personnel of threats and potential threats, summon emergency responders to the incident, and initiate and conduct evacuation procedures. Required to successfully attend and pass all recurring mandatory legal, defensive tactics, first aid, CPR/AED training/drill as a condition of employment. Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned equipment. Required for All Jobs Performs other job-related duties as requested. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Education High School Diploma, GED or equivalent - Required Work Experience 1+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience Customer service experience - Required Additional Requirements Previous security, military, or law enforcement experience. - Preferred Previous experience working in a similar resort setting. - Preferred HR218 qualification. - Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to learn, demonstrate proficiency and effectively use defensive tactics and handcuffing techniques. Ability to participate in all evacuations procedures to aid guests and employees during an emergency. Ability to operate assigned equipment. Ability to learn, demonstrate proficiency and effectively use various computer software. Candidates will be required to satisfactorily pass a security officer academy training course. Physical Requirements A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Frequently - Balancing Bending Carrying 30 pounds Clear speech - simple Clear speech - complex Climbing Crawling Crouching Distant vision Driving - auto/van Flexibility - upper body Flexibility - lower body Hearing/Listening Kneeling Lifting 30 pounds Near vision Normal vision Pushing/Pulling Reaching Sitting Standing - 5 hours minimum Stooping Typing 24 w.p.m. Walking

Responsibilities

Security Officers act as a visual deterrent and first responder to emergencies, threats of violence, and life safety issues. They are responsible for patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance systems, and managing gaming transactions.