Security Officer - Part Time - Harrah's Gulf Coast

Caesars Entertainment•Biloxi, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer must be able to work 12-hour shifts. Must be able to work and stand inside and outside, sometimes in heat in excess of 115 degrees, or cold as low as 10 degrees. Must be able to physically restrain individuals when a condition of arrest exists. Must be able to respond calmly in crisis and stressful situations and be able to make rational decisions when handling guest and employee issues. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to stoop, bend, jump, twist, crouch, grip, carry heavy loads and maneuver quickly on level surfaces, as well as, up and down stairs. Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds. Must be able to push or pull up to 150 pounds. Must be able to see and, also, remember the specific details of incidents and persons. Must be able to give court testimony when necessary and write detailed reports. The Security Officer must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to tolerate areas containing second hand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust. Must pass the physical and written testing of the Western Division Security Academy (Controlled Force, Defensive Tactics, Legal Issues, Handcuffing, Tactical Communications, Use of Force, Report Writing, Searching Subjects, Emergency Response, Ethics, and Expandable Baton) within the first ninety days of employment. Must re-certify, between years 2 and 3, through the Western Division Security Academy, and must pass all physical, mental and environmental demands as required.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
High school graduate or equivalent is required
Two years’ experience in a position with direct guest contact required
Ability to manage several tasks at once
Must possess good oral and written communication skills
Good working knowledge of basic computer programs
Must be able to obtain and possess a Nevada Gaming Card
Must be able to obtain and possess an Alcohol Awareness Card (AES)
Must be able to obtain and possess First Aid & CPR certifications
Must possess a current and valid Nevada Driver’s License
Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift
Must present a well-groomed appearance
Must undergo eight (8) hours of ASP (baton) training

Nice To Haves

Two years police, military, or casino security experience
Prior experience is a position with direct guest contact is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage several tasks at once
Prepare effective written reports
Get along with co-workers and work as a team
Physically restrain individuals when a condition of arrest exists
Respond calmly in crisis and stressful situations
Make rational decisions when handling guest and employee issues
Work independently
Stoop, bend, jump, twist, crouch, grip, carry heavy loads and maneuver quickly on level surfaces, as well as, up and down stairs
Lift and carry up to 60 pounds
Push or pull up to 150 pounds
See and remember the specific details of incidents and persons
Give court testimony when necessary
Write detailed reports
Read, write, speak and understand English
Tolerate areas containing second hand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust
Pass the physical and written testing of the Western Division Security Academy within the first ninety days of employment
Re-certify through the Western Division Security Academy between years 2 and 3
Pass all physical, mental and environmental demands as required