Security - Sergeant

Prairie Meadows•Altoona, IA

About The Position

What you’ll be responsible for: Conduct investigations regarding theft, liability claims, robberies, burglaries, employee policy violations, missing and misappropriated funds as well as other activities that would result in a loss to the company. Responsible for establishing and maintaining a working relationship with local law enforcement and fire and rescue services. Participate as required in the resolution of personnel action where security violations are involved including but not limited to: assistance at terminations, prosecutions, civil lawsuits, unemployment hearings and similar actions. Insure the integrity of all casino procedures at the same time preventing exposure for liabilities and/or actions that may result in a potential loss due to any known or anticipated risks. Reviews, approves and signs all accident reports and Security incident reports in the absence of the Security Lieutenant. If a Security Sergeant is part of the Rapid Response Team they will be responsible for being a first responder to emergency situations with the ability to use armed force when justified as necessary. Must successfully pass the Rapid Response Team Basic Academy and maintain the necessary certifications to remain a part of the RRT. Refer to Rapid Response Team Member job description for information. Reports unsafe working conditions takes safety precautions and reports injuries promptly to supervisor or manager. Participates in and fully completes all required safety training. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the department Director, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and two years related experience and/or training.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and smell.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
Must be able to lift a 37-pound birdcage up to 36 inches in height and over a 12-inch barrier using 1 or 2 hands and then sitting it back down.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must have the ability to physically defend his/her self as well as the patrons and employees of Prairie Meadows.
If engaged on Rapid Response Team - Must be able to successfully pass the annual defensive tactics course.
Must successfully qualify with all required weapons.
Conviction of any felony offense will be an automatic disqualification.
Must meet suitability standards as approved by the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission (including suitability, physical/mental qualifications & weapons qualifications).
Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations regarding theft, liability claims, robberies, burglaries, employee policy violations, missing and misappropriated funds as well as other activities that would result in a loss to the company.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining a working relationship with local law enforcement and fire and rescue services.
Participate as required in the resolution of personnel action where security violations are involved including but not limited to: assistance at terminations, prosecutions, civil lawsuits, unemployment hearings and similar actions.
Insure the integrity of all casino procedures at the same time preventing exposure for liabilities and/or actions that may result in a potential loss due to any known or anticipated risks.
Reviews, approves and signs all accident reports and Security incident reports in the absence of the Security Lieutenant.
If a Security Sergeant is part of the Rapid Response Team they will be responsible for being a first responder to emergency situations with the ability to use armed force when justified as necessary.
Must successfully pass the Rapid Response Team Basic Academy and maintain the necessary certifications to remain a part of the RRT.
Reports unsafe working conditions takes safety precautions and reports injuries promptly to supervisor or manager.
Participates in and fully completes all required safety training.
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the department Director, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.