Public Safety Investigator

$77,667 - $91,354/Yr

Chumash Casino Resort - Santa Ynez, CA

Full-time

Santa Ynez, CA

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Public Safety Investigator is responsible for monitoring and observing activities throughout the resort to prevent unlawful acts and protect the company's assets, guests, and team members. This role involves investigating suspicious activities, responding to calls for assistance, and collaborating with various teams to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Detects and investigates any and all unlawful conduct, gaming or policy violations by guests and Team Members.
• Preserves the peace, ensures the safety of all guests and Team Members, and ensures resort rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with.
• Responds to calls from Resort Team Members and guests requiring back-up and assistance.
• Collaborates with Public Safety, Surveillance, and Resort Team Members to conduct sensitive and complex investigations involving unlawful conduct, with the Resort and Enterprise.
• Communicates effectively with all parties involved in public safety and investigation activities.
• Detects and summons appropriate law enforcement agencies when necessary and appropriate.
• Interviews guests and Team Members as needed; detains suspects for transition to local law enforcement.
• Completes reports on incidents, investigations, and actions taken.
• Ensures the recording of any or all occurrences within the gaming facility that deviate from normal operating policies and procedures as required by the gaming compact.
• Adheres to all aspects of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Program and its regulations including, but not limited to, Title 31 cash transactions, suspicious activity reporting, and customer identification requirements.
• Assists uniformed guards as needed; provides expertise to Public Safety Team Members as directed.
• Upholds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, and collaboration, while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree in Security, preferred Business, related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of prior experience as an armed peace officer, dealing directly with the public.
• Possess minimum California Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic certificate or equivalent.
• Must be able to withstand physical contact and verbal abuse/harassment from guests and Team Members.
• Must be able to physically restrain an individual.
• Basic computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, e-mail, and internet.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules in a 24/7 work environment, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Must have a valid retired peace officer ID with concealed carry authorization (private person CCW does not).
• Must for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.

Nice-to-haves

• Native American hiring preference applies.

Benefits

• Minimum Pay Rate: $37.34 per hour
• Maximum Pay Rate: $43.92 per hour