Security Officer

Pay

$20.03 – $20.03 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Patrols buildings and grounds of facility; examines doors, windows and gates to determine that they are secure, if applicable uses the wand at specific checkpoints; controls various entry/exit locations throughout controlled areas
• Follows all applicable New York State Lottery, New York State Racing and Wagering and Company regulations and procedures
• Directing visitors and vendors to appropriate locations
• Warns violators of rule infractions and reports to Security Supervisor and MOD if applicable
• Observes and reports procedural violations and illegal activity
• Escorts the transfer of monies from one area to another
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards and security doors left unlocked
• Responds to any incidents as needed, completes investigations, and follows up with written report
• Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and guest or employee injury
• Maintains crowd control of guests during busy periods
• Assists with appropriate first aid as required in accordance with established Medical Emergency Procedures
• Assists in the protection of Company assets, guests and associates
• Recovers lost and found items and records in appropriate book
• Communicates via two-way radio with management and other personnel
• Drives company vehicles, both standard and automatic transmission, for the purpose of patrolling grounds
• Regulates vehicle traffic at grounds entrance to maintain orderly flow

More about you

• Must be NYS Licensed Security Guard.
• High School Diploma or GED required.  Criminal Justice background a plus

• Ability to be licensed by New York State Lottery and or New York State Racing and Wagering.

• Ability to learn quickly and work with minimum supervision.

  Excellent guest service skills: ability to adhere to Company’s GuestPath Universal Service Standards

• Ability to read, speak, and write English well enough to carry out written and oral instructions regarding the proper performance of duties and write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or associates

• Basic computer skills

• Have a valid Drivers License and pass a MVR and Drug Screen.

Physical requirements

• Frequently required to stand and walk for entire length of shift

• Ability to walk up and down stairs frequently

• Frequent bending, climbing, stooping, lifting, reaching and pushing

• Visual acuity is sufficient to identify potential security violations

• Hearing ability sufficient to respond to the spoken voice and audible alarms

• Manual dexterity is sufficient to grasp/handle guest items and various equipment

• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 35 lbs

• Occasionally required to sit for periods of time

• Occasionally required to kneel/crouch when conducting investigations or inspections

• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions in all seasons, including variable temperatures and wet and/or humid conditions

• Occasionally exposed to hazardous materials when responding to spills or suspicious substance calls.
  May work around Thoroughbred Horses.

Shift details

Overnight