Title:  Lead Security Officer

Requisition ID#:  823
Location: 

Henderson, KY, US, 42420

Property:  Ellis Park Racing & Gaming
Pay Range: 

Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September and Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year-round simulcast wagering facility . www.ChurchillDowns.com.

JOB SUMMARY

Are you a security professional who excels at customer relations and risk management? Are you interested in joining the exciting world of horse racing and gaming? Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is hiring a Lead Security Officer to join our winning team!

An Ellis Park Lead Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of all Ellis Park guests, team members, and property. They are also responsible for addressing issues such as altercations, theft, vandalism, fire, trespassing, and other illegal activities in a calm, cool, and collected manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Part of the Churchill Downs, Inc. family, Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is your best bet for an exciting career!

The Lead Security Officer at Ellis Park is responsible for ensuring the safety of all guests, team members, and property. They are also expected to handle issues such as altercations, theft, vandalism, fire, trespassing, and other illegal activities in a calm and collected manner.

What’s in it for you:

  • Full-time employment.
  • Competitive benefits include a 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.
  • Ellis Park offers a generous PTO policy based on the hours you work, the more hours you work the more PTO you earn!
  • As a member of the Churchill Downs family, you will be eligible for savings on a variety of purchases from electronics and appliances to apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks and more through our Savings Marketplace.
  • Opportunities for advancement! This position is a great way to get your foot in the door to a future career in security, surveillance, risk, and the gaming industry.

Some details of what you will do:

  • Provide safety and security to Ellis Park guests, team members, and property.
  • Report and assist in medical emergency situations.
  • Check IDs and verify all guests entering the gaming floor are 21 or older.
  • Patrol the facility, backside, and parking lot on a routine scheduled basis.
  • Watch for and report all irregularities occurring during the shift. Prepare documentation concerning each incident and report to the appropriate personnel daily.
  • Escort Ellis Park guests and team members to their vehicles, as requested, to ensure their safety.
  • Escort all money transferred to and from the cage.
  • Respond to emergency situations.

What you need:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Relevant work experience in security or related field.
  • Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

 It’s the icing on the cake if you have:

  • Certification in: First Aid, CPR and/or AED.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Relevant work experience in security or related field.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

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