Track Safety Officer

Churchill Downs Incorporated • Millcreek Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Presque Isle Downs & Casino, located in Erie, PA, is a venue featuring table games, slots, sportsbook, entertainment, live thoroughbred horse racing, and year-round simulcast racing, along with three restaurants. The Security Department at Presque Isle Downs is seeking a Track Safety Officer to ensure the safety and security of the stable area, track, and racing operations. This role involves controlling access points, supporting jockey room security, patrolling the grounds, issuing permits and citations, and maintaining the Winner’s Circle. The ideal candidate will be observant, confident, and ready to be an integral part of the racing season.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Perform job duties in a respectful and polite manner.
• Present a neat appearance.
• Able to read and write reports.
• Able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to obtain appropriate licensing.

Nice To Haves

• Security experience

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and security of all Presque Isle Downs’ visitors, employees, and properties related to horse racing.
• Ensuring that only authorized personnel and horses enter/exit the Stable Gate area.
• Providing physical security and a visual presence in the stable area.
• Ensuring enforcement of track rules and regulations and issuing citations as necessary.
• Issuing parking permits to authorized individuals and ensuring that parking regulations are followed.
• Providing security for Jockey Room personnel and ensuring that only authorized individuals gain access to the Jockey Room quarters.
• Maintaining organization in the Winner’s Circle and the Paddock area.
• Limiting access to the track via the Shoot Gate entrance and the South Track Gate entrance.
• Performing scheduled foot patrol rounds of the stable area.
• Preparing, filing, and updating appropriate paperwork.
• Writing incident reports on any/all reportable events.
• Requesting identification from young looking individuals who attempt to enter the track viewing area and placing an appropriate colored wristband on such individuals.
• Maintaining order among guests on the outside apron and assisting with crowd control.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (including Vision and Dental!) the first of the month following 30 days of employment for regular FT Team Members
• Accrual of Paid Time Off for FT and PT
• 401k with Company Match – 100% vested at sign up
• Company Stock Purchase Plan
• Team Member Engagement
• Team Member Referral Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees