Security Officer I - Full Time (Harrah's Laughlin)

Caesars Entertainment • Laughlin, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer will assist and liaise effectively with Caesars Entertainment Security personnel, law enforcement agencies, and local partners as requested. The officer performs duties in accordance with Caesars Entertainment policies and procedures and its mission. The role involves responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, providing appropriate first aid, and maintaining confidentiality and proficiency with assigned protective equipment and restraint devices. Officers must follow supervisory instructions, particularly during critical incidents, and deliver professional, ethical, customer-focused service.

Candidates must have qualifying experience in law enforcement, military policing or certain military special operations, or comparable security or police work involving relevant operational knowledge and judicious use of force. Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy or comparable course is preferred. The position requires successful completion of mandatory training and testing, including regional security academy requirements within the first 90 days, CPR/AED certification, and firearms and specialized-gear qualifications. A current valid Nevada driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle report is required; the officer must also be able to obtain a Nevada Gaming License and Nevada alcohol awareness card.

The role is based at Harrah's Laughlin. Officers must be at least 21, able to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays, and willing to wear a body-worn camera during security events. The work can involve strenuous physical activity and exposure to extreme temperatures, secondhand smoke, noise, bright lights, and dust.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Creditable experience as a law enforcement officer or military police officer; qualifying experience may also include military special operations involving counterterrorism or dignitary protection, or comparable Special/Security/Police Officer work involving law enforcement operations, judicious use of force, active-assailant response, and firearms tactics.
• Experience making decisions using experience, training, directions, rules, regulations, and laws in work involving order, life, and property protection.
• Documented public-facing use-of-force decision-making experience.
• Working knowledge of investigations and investigative and analytical skills.
• Professional, tactful, honest, and ethical conduct; ability to maintain confidentiality and help foster an ethical work environment.
• Clear oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to assume authority in a high-risk crisis, exercise judgment, review facts and options, delegate responsibility, empower associates, and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to adapt respectfully to different values, cultures, and backgrounds and build trusting relationships.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team-centered manner and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to attend and pass recurring mandatory legal, tactical, defensive tactics, first aid, CPR, firearms, and other training as a condition of continued employment.
• Successful completion of required training, with appropriate physical fitness, firearms proficiency, and tactical skills.
• Pass the physical and written Las Vegas Region Security Academy testing within the first 90 days of employment, covering Caesars Officers Defense Education System, defensive tactics, legal issues, handcuffing, tactical communications, use of force, report writing, searching subjects, emergency response, ethics, OC Gel certification, and expandable baton.
• Obtain Red Cross CPR/AED certification and meet Caesars CPR Simulation evaluation standards.
• Qualify and maintain certification in firearms and specialized gear as required by law and Caesars standards.
• Ability to physically engage with a person threatening others and make rational decisions while responding calmly to stressful situations.
• Current valid Nevada driver's license and clean Motor Vehicle Report.
• Ability to obtain and possess a Nevada Gaming License and obtain a Nevada alcohol awareness card.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Willingness to wear a body-worn camera during security events.
• Ability to work independently and work various shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to move between locations at appropriate speeds; carry or move another person, including an injured person; and physically restrain individuals when conditions of arrest exist.
• Ability to stand and work indoors and outdoors in temperatures exceeding 115 degrees or as low as 10 degrees.
• Ability to stoop, bend, jump, twist, crouch, grip, carry heavy loads, maneuver quickly on level surfaces and stairs, lift and carry up to 60 pounds, and push or pull up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to see and remember specific details of incidents and people.
• Ability to tolerate secondhand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, and dust.
• Professional appearance and demeanor, good personal hygiene, and ability to wear assignment-appropriate attire.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy or comparable course of instruction.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and respond to emergency situations, including violence, crises, weapons or explosive incidents, natural disasters, and other hazards, using established protocols and appropriate escalation of force.
• Secure emergency scenes to prevent additional loss or damage, communicate actual and potential threats, summon emergency responders, and initiate or conduct evacuations.
• Provide appropriate first aid to injured persons and follow protocols for reporting injuries.
• Safeguard and maintain highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Maintain proficiency with assigned protective equipment and restraint devices.
• Follow supervisory instructions promptly and effectively, particularly during critical incidents.
• Work with Caesars Entertainment Security personnel, law enforcement agencies, local partners, other departments, management, staff, and the public as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

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