• Security Event Officer

    Treasure Island Resort & Casino
    Job Description

    SUMMARYProvide security for indoor, national entertainment events.  Responsible for a high level of guest service as described in your departments guest service standards. 

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Provide guests with proactive visibility that will enhance their entertainment experience and give guests directions
    • Provide general security to include venue patrols, backstage entry control, watch for and address issues related to alcohol consumption
    • Watch for and address breaches of security, crowd management issues, persons in unauthorized areas and safety hazards
    • Provide efficient screening of guests entering the venue for prohibited items using bag checks while utilizing walk-through metal detectors and wand devices
    • Provide escorts and security for entertainers, their facilities and cordoned areas
    • Respond to incidents of medical emergencies, fire, bomb threats, active shooter, severe weather and disorderly conduct

    KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    Knowledge and Certification

    Required:

    • High School Diploma/GED

    Preferred:

    • 1-year experience and/or training in law enforcement, security, military or related field
    • Prior event security work or equivalent experience

    Skills

    Required:

    • Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
    • Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
    • Accurate and detail-oriented
    • Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

    Abilities

    Required:

    • Ability to interact with entertainers, event staff, guests, coworkers and management in a professional manner
    • Ability to effectively deal with intoxicated and disorderly persons in a professional manner
    • Ability to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygiene
    • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

    REQUIRED TRAINING

    • Treasure Island guest service training
    • TIPS training and certification
    • CPR/First Aid training
    • Additional on-the-job training will be provided
    • Any position-related training as determined by department manager

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Must be able to sit, walk or stand and exert fast-paced mobility
    • Must be able to perform security, first aid, safety and control verification functions including the physical force required to control suspects and protect physical assets
    • Must have a good sense of balance, and be able to bend, kneel and stoop
    • Must be able to reach and twist routinely
    • Must be able to push, pull and grasp objects routinely
    • Must infrequently be able to climb
    • Must have the ability to independently lift up to 25+ pounds occasionally
    • Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions
    • Must have good eye hand coordination

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT

    • Work is performed inside the event center and surrounding exterior areas and may include flashing lights, frequent loud noises, cigarette smoke and extreme weather conditions
    • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including long hours, weekends and holidays
    • Must deal with angry or hostile individuals
    • High volume direct public contact
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