Full Time Police Officer (Active or Retired)

Accel Entertainment • Wheeling, IL

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About The Position

Accel Entertainment is hiring an active-duty or retired certified Illinois law enforcement officer to provide security for collection teams and support the safe collection and delivery of gaming-related equipment and valuables. The officer drives a follow vehicle to provide overwatch while collection teams travel and work at customer locations, assesses safety conditions, maintains tactical awareness, and communicates with security personnel throughout assigned routes.

Using company vehicles, the officer delivers and collects cassettes at customer locations, follows assigned schedules and established operating procedures, and completes paperwork documenting access to video gaming terminals and redemption terminals and the movement of company property. The role also includes responding to emergencies, providing first aid within the officer’s training, assisting with evacuations, documenting suspicious activity, maintaining certifications and licenses, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Active-duty or retired certified Illinois law enforcement officer.
• At least 7 years of 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 teams and committees.
• Versatility and willingness to work with changing priorities.
• Strong tactical, weapon-handling, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including the ability to manage priorities and potentially dangerous incidents.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Terminal Handler’s License from the Illinois Gaming Board.
• Remain certified in CPR/AED and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide overwatch and physical security to collection teams.
• Drive a follow vehicle and provide security to collection teams in transit while maintaining competent vehicle operation and obeying traffic laws.
• Maintain situational and tactical awareness throughout the shift.
• Survey collection locations and make rapid, accurate safety assessments.
• Continuously monitor tactical conditions and evaluate team safety.
• Deliver and collect cassettes at customer locations using a company vehicle and assigned route schedule.
• Drive company cargo vans, sedans, and SUVs throughout scheduled shifts.
• Complete paperwork documenting access to video gaming terminals and redemption terminals and movement of company property.
• Follow established procedures for redemption terminal loading and video gaming terminal collections.
• Follow safety and security protocols and monitor for mishandling of packages that could result in loss.
• Maintain continuous communication with security personnel while on route.
• Return all valuables handled during the daily route.
• Maintain required certifications, licenses, and training.
• Respond to workplace violence incidents using appropriate levels of force.
• Provide first aid to victims at the level corresponding to training.
• Display a welcoming and positive attitude to all persons.
• Respond to weather events, natural disasters, structural emergencies, and fires.
• Assist with evacuations by directing employees to evacuation points.
• Photograph suspicious persons, vehicles, or situations and distribute the information via Slack or to a security supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Voluntary full-time medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Identity and legal protection.
• Access to FSA and HSA accounts.
• Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) contribution options for full- and part-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling on topics including mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed