Full Time Police Office (Active or Retired)

Accel EntertainmentWheeling, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Accel Entertainment, Inc. is seeking a Full Time Police Officer (Active or Retired) to provide overwatch and physical security to collection teams. This role involves driving a follow vehicle, maintaining situational and tactical awareness, performing site surveys, and ensuring the safety of the collection teams. The officer will also be responsible for delivering and collecting cassettes, completing necessary paperwork, adhering to established SOPs, and responding to various emergencies. Accel Entertainment is a growing provider of gaming services, supporting electronic gaming terminals across multiple states and operating casinos and a racino venue.

Requirements

  • Active duty or retired certified Illinois law enforcement officer
  • Minimum of 7 years law enforcement experience
  • Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
  • Versatility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
  • Strong tactical, weapon handling, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and potentially dangerous incidents
  • Valid driver’s license; clean driving record
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Terminal Handler’s License from the Illinois Gaming Board

Responsibilities

  • Provide overwatch and physical security to collection teams
  • Drive a follow vehicle and provide overwatch security to collections teams while in transit; maintain competent vehicle operations and obey all traffic laws
  • Maintain situational and tactical awareness throughout the shift
  • Perform a rapid site survey of the location the collection team is entering and make a rapid and accurate decision regarding safety concerns
  • Continually monitor the tactical situation and make accurate and effective evaluations regarding team safety
  • With the use of company provided vehicle, deliver and collect cassettes to and from customer locations, per assigned route schedule
  • Drive company vehicles, including various sized cargo vans, sedans, and SUVs throughout the entirety of scheduled shift
  • Complete necessary paperwork to properly document access to VGTs and RTs as well as the movement of Accel property to and from customer locations
  • Adhere to established SOP regarding redemption terminal loading and video gaming terminal collections process
  • Remain alert and always prepared, follow established safety and security protocols, and watch for the accidental mishandling of packages that might result in loss
  • Maintain continuous communication with security personnel while on route
  • Return all valuables handled throughout the daily scheduled route
  • Maintain all certifications, licenses, and training requirements
  • Respond to workplace violence incidents using appropriate levels of force
  • Provide first aid to victims at the appropriate level corresponding to their training
  • Display a welcoming and positive attitude to all persons
  • Respond to weather, natural disaster, structural emergencies, fires, etc.
  • Assist in the event of an evacuation by directing employees to evacuation points
  • Take photos of suspicious persons, vehicles, or situations and distribute via Slack or to a security supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Identity/legal protection
  • FSA accounts
  • HSA accounts
  • Traditional 401(k) plans
  • Roth 401(k) plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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