Full Time Police Officer (Active or Retired)

Accel Entertainment • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

This is a hybrid position with dual responsibilities as a Route Security Officer and Route Technician. The position provides safety and security to employees and property, surveys and assesses potential risks and threats, and supports collection teams. It also involves setting redemption loads and replenishing cassettes, maintaining and servicing video gaming and amusement equipment at contracted establishments, enforcing established rules and procedures, assisting law enforcement investigations, and recommending security-operation improvements to the Director of Security. The role may assist in other areas as needed.

Requirements

• Be an active-duty or retired certified Illinois law enforcement officer.
• Have a minimum of 4 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 various teams and committees.
• Versatility and willingness to work enthusiastically amid 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.
• Be 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 for collection teams while in transit, operating vehicles competently and obeying traffic laws.
• Maintain situational and tactical awareness throughout the shift.
• Conduct rapid site surveys where collection teams are entering and assess safety concerns.
• Continuously monitor tactical situations and evaluate team safety.
• Use a company vehicle to deliver and collect cassettes at customer locations according to the assigned route schedule.
• Drive company cargo vans, sedans, and SUVs throughout the scheduled shift.
• Complete paperwork documenting access to video gaming terminals and redemption terminals and movement of company property.
• Follow established standard operating procedures for redemption terminal loading and video gaming terminal collections.
• Follow safety and security protocols, remain alert, and watch for accidental 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 appropriate to the employee's training.
• Display a welcoming and positive attitude to all persons.
• Respond to weather events, natural disasters, structural emergencies, fires, and other emergencies.
• Assist with evacuations by directing employees to evacuation points.
• Photograph suspicious persons, vehicles, or situations and share the photos via Slack or with a security supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Voluntary full-time medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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 eligibility 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