Security Officer - Full Time (Harrah's LV)

Protects company assets and provides a safe environment for our employees and guests.

Responsibilities

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent is required
• Two years experience in a position with direct guest contact required
• Prefer individual with two years police, military, or casino security experience
• Prior experience is a position with direct guest contact is preferred.
• Ability to manage several tasks at once
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills along with a good working knowledge of basic computer programs
• Must be able to obtain and possess a Nevada Gaming Card, an Alcohol Awareness Card (AES), First Aid & CPR certifications
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift
• Must present a well groomed appearance.
• Must undergo eight (8) hours of ASP (baton) training
• Must be able to prepare effective written reports
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team

Qualifications

• Must be able to work and stand inside and outside, sometimes in heat in excess of 115 degrees, or cold as low as 10 degrees.
• Must be able to physically restrain individuals when a condition of arrest exists.
• Must be able to respond calmly in crisis and stressful situations, and be able to make rational decisions when handling guest and employee issues.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, jump, twist, crouch, grip, carry heavy loads and maneuver quickly on level surfaces, as well as, up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds. Must be able to push or pull up to 150 pounds.
• Must be able to see and, also, remember the specific details of incidents and persons. Must be able to give court testimony when necessary and write detailed reports.
• The Security Officer must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing second hand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust.
• Must pass the physical and written testing of the Western Division Security Academy (Controlled Force, Defensive Tactics, Legal Issues, Handcuffing, Tactical Communications, Use of Force, Report Writing, Searching Subjects, Emergency Response, Ethics, and Expandable Baton) within the first ninety days of employment.
• Must re-certify, between years 2 and 3, through the Western Division Security Academy, and must pass all physical, mental and environmental demands as required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent is required
• Two years experience in a position with direct guest contact required
• Prefer individual with two years police, military, or casino security experience
• Prior experience is a position with direct guest contact is preferred.
• Ability to manage several tasks at once
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills along with a good working knowledge of basic computer programs
• Must be able to obtain and possess a Nevada Gaming Card, an Alcohol Awareness Card (AES), First Aid & CPR certifications
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift
• Must present a well groomed appearance.
• Must undergo eight (8) hours of ASP (baton) training
• Must be able to prepare effective written reports
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team

Come join our team at the fun place to play- Harrah’s! We’re looking for friendly and energetic team members who will entertain our guests in more than 2,500 rooms and suites, 86,000 square feet of casino space and seven outstanding restaurants. The excitement of Carnival Court coupled with the American spirit of Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill provides a familiar atmosphere for you to start your career.