Security Officer - Security - Full Time
About The Position
The Security Officer provides security coverage to protect patrons, team members, and company assets. Officers are assigned to posts throughout the hotel, casino resort, and exterior areas to deter and prevent illegal or terroristic activity, hazards, and company or regulatory violations. The role assists guests with illnesses, injuries, and information; issues temporary access badges; monitors employee activity; and protects company assets and funds throughout the premises. Officers respond to disturbances with the goal of de-escalating situations verbally, while being prepared for physical confrontation when necessary. Duties also include observing exterior areas and reporting suspicious activity to security dispatch by radio or telephone, documenting incidents, escorting team members to and from vehicles when requested, and potentially performing assignments by mountain bike or motorized vehicle in varied environments and conditions. The position complies with New Jersey regulatory requirements. The work involves casino-related environmental conditions, including secondhand smoke, excessive noise, and the stress of serving customers in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting. Officers must be able to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to testify in court on or off duty. The role requires standing for an entire shift, moving throughout casino and hotel areas, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to handle all types of guest-related situations.
- Basic arithmetic skills, including adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying.
- Ability to investigate incidents and complete written reports as instructed.
- Valid New Jersey driver's license.
- Ability to talk on and hear a two-way radio and telephone.
- Visual acuity correctable to 20/20, with normal color, peripheral, and night vision.
- Ability to stand for an entire shift and move throughout casino and hotel areas.
- Ability to work under adverse conditions, including overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to testify in court on or off duty.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform physical activities including standing, kneeling or crouching, sitting, bending, lifting, grasping or handling, and reaching.
Nice To Haves
- Previous casino security or law enforcement experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide security coverage to protect patrons, team members, and company assets.
- Work assigned posts in the hotel, casino resort, and exterior environments to deter illegal or terroristic activities, hazards, and company or regulatory violations.
- Assist guests with illnesses, injuries, and information.
- Issue temporary access badges.
- Monitor employee activities throughout the hotel and casino complex to help maintain rules and regulations.
- Observe exterior areas and report suspicious vehicles, smoke, or other concerns to security dispatch by radio or telephone.
- Respond to disturbances and attempt to defuse incidents through calming verbal communication, becoming physically involved when necessary.
- Move and protect company funds throughout the premises, including lifting and pulling carts.
- Prepare detailed reports on incidents involving the property, guests, and team members as directed.
- Escort team members to and from their vehicles when requested.
- Carry out assignments using a two-wheeled mountain bike or motorized vehicle when assigned.
- Comply with New Jersey regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Free meal on shift
- Training and development
- Medical, dental, and vision health care plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Basic, voluntary, and AD&D life insurance
- Paid time off
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
