Security Officer, Lead

Churchill Downs Incorporated • Henderson, KY

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About The Position

A Lead Security Guard assists in supervising security operations and security personnel in the absence of a security supervisor. The role provides site protection to all Ellis Park properties and physical protection to patrons and personnel, addressing issues such as altercations, theft, vandalism, fire, illegal entry, and illegal activities.

The position provides safety and security for patrons, personnel, facilities, grounds, and property. It responds to emergencies and other situations requiring protection, including traffic and crowd control, evacuation and staging procedures, and incident command. The Lead Security Guard communicates courteously and professionally with patrons, employees, and the public; prepares incident reports and related documentation for appropriate personnel daily; and maintains knowledge of services, amenities, and surroundings to assist guests with directions and information about promotions and special events. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three years of relevant work experience.
• Obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to drive, hear, sit, stand, talk, walk, turn or twist, and repetitively use hands.
• Ability to balance, climb, bend over, crouch or stoop, kneel, and reach overhead.
• Ability to push, pull, carry, lift, and slide or transfer items weighing 1 to 50+ pounds.
• Ability to solve problems, organize, plan, make decisions, interpret data, read, and write.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant work experience in a security or job-related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising security operations and security personnel when a security supervisor is absent.
• Provide safety and security to patrons, personnel, facilities, grounds, and Ellis Park property.
• Respond to emergencies and situations requiring protection, including traffic control, crowd control, evacuation and staging procedures, and incident command situations.
• Communicate with patrons, Ellis Park personnel, and the public in a courteous, professional, and business-like manner.
• Prepare incident reports and documentation for each incident and report to appropriate personnel daily.
• Maintain knowledge of services, amenities, and surroundings, and provide guests with accurate directions and information about promotions and special events.
• Train and schedule employees, apportion work, direct work techniques and use of equipment and materials, appraise productivity, and measure performance.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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