Security Officer - Full Time (Harrah's LV)

Caesars Entertainment • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Protects company assets and provides a safe environment for employees and guests. The role requires responding calmly to crisis and stressful situations, making rational decisions when handling guest and employee issues, working independently and as part of a team, and preparing effective written reports. The Security Officer may need to physically restrain individuals when a condition of arrest exists, provide court testimony, and complete training and recertification through the Western Division Security Academy.

The position involves working indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures, including heat above 115 degrees and cold as low as 10 degrees, as well as tolerating secondhand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, and dust. Physical duties include standing, moving quickly on level surfaces and stairs, bending, stooping, jumping, twisting, crouching, gripping, carrying loads up to 60 pounds, and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds. The officer must be able to see and remember incident and person details and read, write, speak, and understand English.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in a position with direct guest contact required.
• Ability to manage several tasks at once.
• Good oral and written communication skills and working knowledge of basic computer programs.
• Must be able to obtain and possess a Nevada Gaming Card, Alcohol Awareness Card (AES), and First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift.
• Must present a well-groomed appearance.
• Must be able to prepare effective written reports.
• Must be able to work and stand indoors and outdoors in temperatures above 115 degrees or as low as 10 degrees.
• Must be able to physically restrain individuals when a condition of arrest exists.
• Must be able to work independently and make rational decisions in stressful situations.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, jump, twist, crouch, grip, carry heavy loads, and maneuver quickly on level surfaces and stairs.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds.
• Must be able to see and remember specific details of incidents and persons.
• Must be able to give court testimony when necessary and write detailed reports.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to tolerate secondhand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, and dust.
• Must pass the Western Division Security Academy's physical and written testing within the first 90 days, covering Controlled Force, Defensive Tactics, Legal Issues, Handcuffing, Tactical Communications, Use of Force, Report Writing, Searching Subjects, Emergency Response, Ethics, and Expandable Baton.
• Must recertify through the Western Division Security Academy between years two and three and pass all required physical, mental, and environmental demands.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of police, military, or casino security experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a position with direct guest contact preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protect company assets and provide a safe environment for employees and guests.
• Respond calmly to crises and stressful situations and make rational decisions when handling guest and employee issues.
• Physically restrain individuals when a condition of arrest exists.
• Prepare effective, detailed written reports and provide court testimony when necessary.
• Work independently and get along with co-workers as part of a team.
• Complete eight hours of ASP (baton) training.
• Pass the physical and written testing of the Western Division Security Academy within the first 90 days of employment.
• Recertify through the Western Division Security Academy between years two and three and pass required physical, mental, and environmental demands.

What This Job Offers

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