Security Admission Gate Associate

Keeneland Association • 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 associate helps prevent weapons, alcoholic beverages, and other items deemed inappropriate or prohibited from being brought into the Grandstand. The role also includes communicating with patrons, employees, Keeneland Security personnel, and law enforcement, and assisting with other security-related duties across the property as needed.

The associate must attend pre-Race Meet training on safety and screening procedures, maintain the required dress standard, and be available to work varying hours during Race Meets with minimal advance notice. The role requires good judgment, effective communication, customer relations, sound decision-making, and the ability to work in a multitask and team environment. Candidates must complete an interview evaluating general knowledge and their ability to perform required tasks, and agree to abide by Keeneland’s Drug Free Workplace policy.

Requirements

• Attend a training session before the start of the Race Meet concerning safety and screening procedures.
• Maintain the required dress standard: wear the Keeneland-supplied green blazer and tie or scarf, and 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 good customer relations and interaction skills, and the ability to think on one's feet.
• Be able to work in a multitask environment and contribute to a team environment; be of sound mind and moral character.
• Successfully complete an interview evaluating general knowledge and ability to perform required tasks, including decision-making abilities.
• 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.
• Be able to 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.
• Ask patrons and employees to open coats, bags, and similar items for visual inspection.
• Communicate with Keeneland Security personnel and law enforcement about requests for additional screening and safety concerns.
• Assist with other security-related duties throughout the property as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED