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Security Guard, Southland Casino at Delaware North

Delaware North No longer available $15 - $17/hour

Job Description

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is searching for full-time Security Guards to join our team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas . As Security team members, you will work under the Security Manager, maintaining a safe and secure environment for guests and team members, in accordance with Arkansas Gaming Commission and applicable operational standards. If you re looking for a role in an exciting and collaborative environment, take a bet on your next career move and apply today!

Pay $15.00 - $17.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at .

What we offer

We care about our team member s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

  • Weekly pay
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

  • Enforce rules and regulations of the local gaming commission
  • Adhere to all unit and company alcohol service policies and procedures
  • Report any incidents, following all departmental and organizational policies and procedures, and report any procedural violations and illegal activity
  • Fill out departmental log forms, verifying all paperwork is complete and turned in at the conclusion of shifts
  • Process guest complaints, using active listening skills to control difficult situations, and communicate with guests sensitively and with care
  • Operate Motor Vehicle when necessary

More about you

  • No high school diploma or GED required
  • Able to be licensed by state gaming commission
  • Highly motivated and takes initiative
  • Team-oriented; ability to work effectively with others
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Hold and maintain a valid driver s license, pass a motor vehicle record check, and drug test
  • Operate a motor vehicle when necessary

Physical requirements

  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, stooping, lifting, reaching, and pushing, with strong manual dexterity and the ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. You may also occasionally required to sit for periods of time
  • Visual awareness, sufficient to identify potential security violations
  • Hearing ability sufficient to respond to the spoken voice, audible alarms and two-way radios
  • Exposure to all weather conditions

Shift details

Evenings
Overnight
Weekends
8hr shift
OT as needed

Who we are

Southland Casino Hotel, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 2200 slot machines, live blackjack, craps, and roulette tables, simulcast wagering, and sportsbook. Our new hotel features 300 luxurious rooms and suites. Southland is located in West Memphis, Arkansas, only a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you re not just part of a team you re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.


$15.00 - $17.00 / hour

$31k - $35k is below typical pay for Security Guards nationally

National salary averages
$31k - $35k
↓ 13% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
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$30k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $60k

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Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
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Constrained
Mobility
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Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
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Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
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Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
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Growth, flat pay
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Growth + pay upside
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Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+0%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
161,000 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024