SECURITY OFFICER I - PT - Seminole Gaming

The benefits of becoming a Security Officer at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

The security industry can be a great stepping stone to many opportunities in the field of law, security and public safety. With a few years’ experience, a more seasoned job seeker can branch out into other careers, including as a private investigator, a Police Officer or Military. It is important to determine which aspects of your job you like so you can pinpoint the direction you would like your career to take and that will benefit that future career.

There are a wide range of skills you can learn while being in a Security position that can help you become successful short-and long-term. For example, the need for great communication is key to this industry. It will be your role to follow given protocol and communicate orders, which becomes necessary when working with a large crowd to ensure their safety. Or even adaptability, you will need to be able to adapt to a number of different conditions and demands in order to successfully perform your job, which will in turn make your thinking on the spot become more efficient with more incidents you handle as your career progresses.

If you have that “go getter” attitude and like to take initiative, then maybe Security is the place for you. It will also never hurt to go outside your comfort zone; you may like it better than you think. This I my opinion of why working in Security can benefit you, what do you think?

• Maintain observation posts throughout the property. 
• Maintain various logs required for information purposes. 
• Maintains secure entry and exit to the Casino. 
• Rove throughout the property, staying alert to potential issues which may result in injury, damage to property, or theft of monies or valuables. 
• Responsible for the safety and security of intensive cash operations. 
• Promotes outgoing, friendly, customer-oriented personality at all times. 
• Provides basic security coverage ensuring that adequate protection is provided for the safety and assets of patrons, employees and the company.

• High school diploma or GED preferred, along with prior security experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience. 
• Must have basic telephone and two-way radio skills, along with clear writing skills. 
• Position requires a detail-oriented individual with goodcustomer service skills who is capable or working in a high intensity atmosphere. 
• Position requires extensive standing and walking with very little time sitting down. 
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to push at least 100 pounds. 
• Valid Motor Vehicle License with good driving record.  
• Must be able to wear a radio earphone without any medical limitations. 
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time, able to climb steps, respond to emergency situations and handle basic duties and responsibilities of the position. 
• Bicycle officers must successfully complete the initial bike training/certification program. 
• Bicycle officers must always be able to perform all the above physical requirements, as well as demonstrate the ability to effectively control a 10-speed bicycle by jumping curbs, riding between vehicles, climbing steep inclines, quickly getting on and off the bicycle, and successfully meeting the physical demands of the initial bike training/certification.

 Work Environment

• May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
• performing the essential functions of this job.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke, excessive noise and constant exposure to general public. 

Closing:

The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.

As part of Seminole Gaming’s employment process, final candidates will be required to obtain gaming licensure by completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to an offer being extended. These background checks may include, but are not limited to:

• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screen