Security Officer

Job Summary

Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is hiring Security Officers to join our winning team! An Ellis Park Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of all Ellis Park guests, team members, and property. The role involves addressing altercations, theft, vandalism, fire, trespassing, and other illegal activities in a calm, cool, and collected manner.

Location

Henderson, KY 42420

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to drive, hear, sit, stand, talk, walk, turn/twist and repeatedly use hands 51‑100% of the time.
• Ability to balance/climb, bend over, crouch/stoop, kneel and reach overhead 25‑50% of the time.
• Ability to push/pull, carry, lift and slide/transfer 1‑50+ lb. 25‑50% of the time.
• Work in extreme temperatures and a smoking environment.