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Security Officer

Derby City Gaming & Hotel

4520 Poplar Level Rd
Louisville, KY 40213

Casino & Hotel
Managed By Churchill Downs Inc.
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Compensation: $15/hr, Full-Time

Description

Specific Duties And Responsibilities
  • Ensure the safety and security of Team Members and guests.
  • Assisting in transporting money and chips.
  • Controlling access to restricted areas.
  • Reacting to guest and Team Member incidents and accidents.
  • Monitoring guest and Team Member passage in and out of casino.
  • Responsible for checking for and reporting safety hazards.
  • May answer incoming calls to the facility and direct calls or answer guest questions.
  • May be asked to operate a company vehicle and/or equipment that require a valid Driver’s License.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Standards Of Performance
  • Maintain interpersonal working relationship among all personnel.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the Emergency Disaster Plan Manual.
Education, Tr AI Ning, And Experience
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
  • Able to obtain a valid gaming license. (Company will provide application)
Authorized Access Areas
  • Access to sensitive areas for the purposes of escorts. In matters of emergency, will have unlimited access to any space required for the preservation of life.
Authorized Key Access
  • Security keys
  • Access to sensitive keys as required by dual and triple access requirements.
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and vibration. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may he made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines

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Qualifications

Entry-level position; prior security experience preferred.

Posted March 18, 2024

Derby City Gaming & Hotel

Derby City Gaming is located on Poplar Level Rd. in Louisville, Kentucky. It is the only licensed gaming facility in the state. The 85,000 square foot, $65 million-dollar facility features over 1,200 historical racing machines, with 70+ themes, on the 45,000 square foot gaming and entertainment floor. It also features a123-room hotel, Chophouse, Bourbon bar and a Sports Bar.

The adjoining five-story hotel tower features 123 rooms with 108 standard guest rooms, 14 corner suites and a VIP suite. The Derby City Gaming hotel enables guests to take advantage of unique hospitality and Kentucky Derby ticket pairing options.

Food & beverage venues include Oliver's Chophouse, a classic steakhouse featuring the finest steaks and seafood, and the Bourbon bar which offers an extensive selection of bourbons and wines. Guests also enjoy two casual dining areas, which include classic diner-style comfort foods at Lil’ Wagner’s and Railbirds Hot Chicken Restaurant. 

The Center Sports Bar is a horse racing simulcast wagering area with seating for 50, where players watch all the big games on fourteen 85’’ TV's, enjoy live bands on stage, as well as craft beers and specialty cocktails.

Derby City Gaming & Hotel is committed to elevating the entertainment experiences Louisville has to offer and ensure KY’s signature horse racing industry continues to thrive.

Derby City Gaming Downtown is now also open and features a 44,000 sq. ft. historical racing machine entertainment venue with close to 500 machines on a non-smoking gaming floor, with an open-air smoking and gaming patio, as well as three lively bars & lounges, live entertainment, sports wagering, and a gift shop.

We offer great pay, exciting career opportunities and exceptional employee benefits:

  • 401k (with up to 5% company match)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount)
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Complimentary Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Complimentary Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company-Sponsored Volunteer Opportunities
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Team Member Recognition Program
  • Promotions, additional opportunities and the chance for further professional development are also available.
  • And More!


Opportunities for advancement abound!
Our parent company, Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby. CDI owns and operates three pari-mutuel gaming entertainment venues with approximately 3,050 historical racing machines in Kentucky. 

It also owns and operates TwinSpires, one of the largest and most profitable online wagering platforms for horse racing, sports and iGaming in the U.S., as well as seven retail sportsbooks. 

CDI is also a leader in brick-and-mortar casino gaming in eight states with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals and 200 table games.