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Security Officer 2, Southland Casino at Delaware North

Delaware North No longer available $18 - $20/hour

Job Description

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is hiring full-time Security Officer 2s to join our team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas . As a Security Guard, you will ensure a safe and secure environment for our guests and team members. If you are looking for a role offering teamwork, excitement, and career growth, apply now.

Pay $18.00 - $20.00 / 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?

  • Operate a motorized vehicle when necessary; provide cash escorts as needed.
  • Greet guests positively and timely, treating each person as an individual and in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrate skill in dealing with guest complaints, using active listening skills to defuse difficult and sometimes emotionally charged situations to maintain the guest's good will.
  • Observe, handle, and report procedural violations and illegal activity.
  • Ensure that identification is checked for proper admittance to the gaming floor.
  • Maintain crowd control as required; defuse guest profanity to ensure a friendly environment.

More about you

  • Law enforcement or related experience, and a gaming background is a plus but not required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver s license, pass a motor vehicle record check, and drug test.
  • Must be able to be licensed by State Gaming Commission.
  • Ability to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when handling guest complaints or issues.
  • No high school diploma or GED required.

Physical requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to communicate through two way radio.
  • Bending, stooping, lifting and carrying occasionally.
  • Vision must be sufficient that the officer is not restricted in the performance of duties day or night.
  • Occasionally smoky and loud environment.

Shift details

Evenings
Weekends
Holidays

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.


$18.00 - $20.00 / hour

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