Part-Time Police Officer (Active or Retired)

Accel Entertainment • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

This is a part-time hybrid position with dual responsibilities as a Route Security Officer and Route Technician. The position provides safety and security for employees and property, assesses potential risks and threats, and supports collection teams while they travel to and work at customer locations. It also involves setting redemption loads, replenishing cassettes, and maintaining and servicing video gaming and amusement equipment at contracted establishments. The officer enforces established safety and security procedures, assists law enforcement investigations, recommends security-operation improvements to the Director of Security, and performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Active-duty or retired certified Illinois law enforcement officer.
• At least 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 teams and committees.
• Versatility and willingness to work with changing priorities and enthusiasm.
• 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.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Terminal Handler’s License from the Illinois Gaming Board.
• Remain certified in CPR/AED and first aid.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described, including occasional lifting or pushing of up to 50 pounds and potentially using physical techniques to control resisting subjects with appropriate force.

Responsibilities

• Provide overwatch and physical security to collection teams, including while they travel between locations.
• Operate a follow vehicle, maintain competent vehicle operation, and obey traffic laws.
• Maintain situational and tactical awareness throughout the shift; survey locations before collection teams enter and assess safety concerns.
• Monitor tactical situations and evaluate team safety.
• Deliver and collect cassettes at customer locations according to assigned route schedules using a company vehicle.
• Complete paperwork documenting access to video gaming terminals and redemption terminals and the movement of company property.
• Follow standard operating procedures for redemption terminal loading and video gaming terminal collections.
• Remain alert, follow safety and security protocols, and watch for mishandling of packages that could result in loss.
• Maintain continuous communication with security personnel while on route and return all valuables handled during the scheduled route.
• Maintain required certifications, licenses, and training.
• Respond to workplace violence incidents using appropriate levels of force and provide first aid within the level of 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 people, vehicles, or situations and share the images via Slack or with a security supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain and service company-owned or operated video gaming and amusement equipment at contracted establishments.
• Recommend security-operation improvements to the Director of Security and assist in other areas as needed.

Benefits

• Voluntary full-time employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short- and long-term disability; identity and legal protection; and access to FSA and HSA accounts.
• Full- and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling on topics including mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed