Security Officer I - Full Time (Tropicana Laughlin)

The Security Officer will assist and liaise effectively with Caesars Entertainment Security personnel, law enforcement agencies and local partners as requested and will perform all duties in accordance with Caesars Entertainment policies and procedures, and within the realm of the Caesars Entertainment mission statement.   

• Proactively identify and respond to emergency situations including in-progress acts of violence, crisis, weapons incidents, explosive incidents, natural disasters and a wide range of issues posing a hazard to lives and/or property using the appropriate escalation of force by following established protocols.
• Assist in emergency situations by securing the scene to prevent further loss or damage, advise personnel of threats and potential threats, summon emergency responders to the incident, and initiate and conduct evacuation procedures.
• Render appropriate first aid to injured persons and follow established protocols for reporting injuries.
• Safeguard and maintain highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices.
• Demonstrated ability to follow supervisory instructions promptly and effectively, particularly during critical incidents such as active shooter or assault situation.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a current valid Nevada Driver’s License and a clean Motor Vehicle Report.
• Must be able to obtain and possess a Nevada Gaming License.
• Must obtain a Nevada alcohol awareness card.
• Flexible to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.
• Creditable experience; as a law enforcement officer or through service as a military police officer. A military special operations team as an operator specializing in counterterrorism or dignitary protection or in other work such as a Special/Security/ Police Officer (SPO) that provided the required knowledge and skills of law enforcement operations, practices, techniques, and judicious use of force, to include active assailant response and firearms tactics.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy or comparable course of instruction.
• Experience in making decisions based on the application of experience, training, directions, rules, regulations, and laws and involved in maintaining order and protecting life and property.
• Documented experience in use of force decision making in a public facing capacity.
• Working knowledge in investigations possesses investigative and analytical skills.
• Must be tactful, professional, maintain confidence, and foster an ethical work environment, prevent inappropriate behavior by co-workers, handle all situations honestly and integrity.
• Able to communicate clearly with staff, management, and the public through oral and written words.
• Must be able to assume a role of authority as necessary in a high-risk crisis, exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues, review facts, weigh options, delegate responsibility, and empower associates to make decisions, provide constructive feedback.
• Must show respect and be able to adapt to different values, cultures, or backgrounds when dealing with difficult people or situations.  Build and maintain long-term associations based on trust and helping others.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity and ethical conduct.
• Must attend and pass all recurring mandatory legal, tactical, defensive tactics, first aid, CPR, firearms and other training as a condition of continued employment.
• Excellent customer service skills. Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Set an example and be a role model / leader for all security personnel through observance of all departmental policies and procedures.
• Must be “team centered" and promote a positive work environment.  
• Must work well with other departments and management as necessary.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Neat, professional appearance with good personal hygiene and may wear the appropriate attire as required for the assignment.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.
• Candidates are required to successfully complete the required training, maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness, firearms proficiency, and tactical training. Subject to successful completion of all parts of required training.
• Must pass the physical and written testing of the Las Vegas Region Security Academy (Caesars Officers Defense Education System, Defensive Tactics, Legal Issues, Handcuffing, Tactical Communications, Use of Force, Report Writing, Searching Subjects, Emergency Response, Ethics, OC Gel certification and Expandable Baton) within the first ninety (90) days of employment.
• Must become Red Cross CPR/AED certified and meet standards on the Caesars CPR Simulation evaluation.
• Must qualify and maintain certification in firearms and other specialized gear as mandated by federal, state or local law as well as Caesars internal firearms standards.  
• Ability to physically engage with a person who is threatening others.
• Must be able to respond calmly in crisis and stressful situations, also be able to make rational decisions when handling guest and employee issues.
• Must be willing to wear a body worn camera during security events.
• Ability to move from location to location at appropriate speeds.
• Ability to carry or move another individual, including one who may be injured.
• Must be able to physically restrain individuals when conditions of arrest exist.
• Must be able to work and stand inside and outside, sometimes at a heat of more than 115 degrees, or cold as low as 10 degrees.
• 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 people.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondhand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, and dust.