Security Officer - Part Time - Harrah's Gulf Coast

Caesars Entertainment•Biloxi, MS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of guests and employees, as well as protecting company assets. This role involves monitoring premises, responding to incidents, and enforcing policies and procedures. The Security Officer must be able to work independently and as part of a team, maintain a professional appearance, and possess strong communication and report-writing skills. They must also be able to meet physical demands, including working in various environmental conditions and restraining individuals when necessary. Successful candidates will undergo training and certification through the Western Division Security Academy.

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.
Must be able to prepare effective written reports.
Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
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.
Finalist candidates will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to an offer being extended.

Nice To Haves

Prefer individual with two years police, military, or casino security experience.
Prior experience is a position with direct guest contact is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and security of guests and employees.
Protect company assets.
Monitor premises for suspicious activity.
Respond to incidents and emergencies.
Enforce company policies and procedures.
Prepare effective written reports.
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 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.