Security Admission Gate Associate

Keeneland Association Inc • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Security Admission Gate Associate is assigned to Grandstand entrances and ensures that pedestrians and their belongings are screened before entry. The role helps prevent weapons, alcoholic beverages, and other inappropriate or prohibited items from being brought into the Grandstand. Associates request visual inspections of patrons’ and employees’ coats, bags, and other belongings, and communicate screening needs and safety concerns to Keeneland Security personnel and law enforcement. They may also assist with other security-related duties throughout the property.

The associate must attend a training session before the Race Meet covering safety and screening procedures. They must maintain the required dress, including a Keeneland-supplied green blazer and tie or scarf, and provide their own khaki pants, white or blue button-down shirt or blouse, and acceptable comfortable footwear. The job requires a flexible schedule and willingness to work varying hours during Race Meets, sometimes with minimal advance notice. A Kentucky Horse Racing Commission license must be attained.

Requirements

• Attend pre-Race Meet training concerning safety and screening procedures.
• Maintain the required dress: Keeneland-supplied green blazer and tie or scarf; provide khaki pants, a white or blue button-down shirt or blouse, and acceptable comfortable footwear.
• Have a flexible schedule and be willing to work varying hours during Race Meets with minimal advance notice.
• Possess good verbal communication skills and interact positively with patrons and employees.
• Use sound judgment and discretion when dealing with patrons and employees.
• Demonstrate customer-relations and interaction skills, and the ability to think on one’s feet.
• Work in a multitask environment and contribute to and participate in a team environment; be of sound mind and moral character.
• Successfully complete an interview evaluating general knowledge and abilities required for the tasks, including decision-making.
• Agree to abide by Keeneland’s Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Read and interpret English-language documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral instructions.
• Attain a Kentucky Horse Racing Commission license.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Screen pedestrians and their belongings at assigned Grandstand entrances before they enter.
• Request that patrons and employees open coats, bags, and other belongings for visual inspection.
• Communicate with Keeneland Security personnel and law enforcement about additional screening needs and safety concerns.
• Assist with other security-related duties throughout the property as needed.

What This Job Offers

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