Security Officer

New York Racing Association

Saratoga Springs, NYTemporary$19/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$19/hr

Location

Saratoga Springs, NY

Schedule

Temporary

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Ability To Be Granted A NYS Security Guard License

Job overview

New York Racing Association is hiring a Security Officer. As a temporary full-time Security Officer at Saratoga Race Course, you will preserve order within and around the grounds, protecting property and people. This role involves working onsite, responding to alarms, monitoring entrances, and documenting daily activities and irregularities.

Key focus areas include Foot patrol tracks, buildings and stable areas, Detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates, and Respond to alarms and disturbances and alert appropriate personnel.

Successful candidates bring Age 18+, High School Diploma or GED, and NYS Security Guard License. Important skills include Preserving Order, Protecting Property, Detect Signs Of Intrusion, Ensure Security Of Doors, Windows And Gates, Respond To Alarms And Disturbances, and Monitor And Authorize Entrance And Departures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Preserving OrderProtecting PropertyDetect Signs of IntrusionEnsure Security of Doors, Windows and GatesRespond to Alarms and DisturbancesMonitor and Authorize Entrance and DeparturesGuard Against TheftMaintain SecurityJournal EntriesNotify Supervisor of Control Desk in Cases of EmergencyCirculate Among Visitors, Patrons and EmployeesAnswer QuestionsGive DirectionsProvide InformationScreen IndividualsPrevent Passage of Prohibited ArticlesInform Individuals of Rule Infraction or ViolationApprehend or Evict ViolatorsEscort IndividualsDrive Motor VehicleProvide Personal ProtectionControl Motor Vehicle TrafficCrowd ControlGuard Armored Vehicles

Qualifications

Must Be 18+High School Diploma or GEDAble to Stand for Long HoursAbility to Be Granted a NYS Security Guard License

Full job description

Title: Security Officer- Temporary Full Time

Employee Status: Temporary Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview:

As a member of the Saratoga Race Course security staff, you will be responsible for preserving order within and around the Race Course grounds and for protecting both the property and the people within the grounds. This role is a temporary, full time position that requires to work onsite at the Saratoga Racecourse.

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities: · Foot patrol of tracks, buildings and stable areas. Detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates on all NYRA premises. · Respond to alarms and disturbances and alert appropriate personnel. · Monitor and authorize entrance and departures of employees, patrons, vendors and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of NYRA premises. · Journal entries of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences or events. · Notify supervisor of control desk in cases of emergency, such as accidents, injuries, fires or presence of unauthorized persons. · Circulate among the visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property. · Answer questions, give directions and provide information to visitors, patrons and employees. · Screen individuals upon entering NYRA property and prevent passage of prohibited articles into and onto NYRA premises. · Inform individuals of rule infraction or violation and apprehend or evict violators from NYRA property when appropriate.

Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals with proper authorization to specified locations and provide personal protection. · Control motor vehicle traffic and crowd control to ensure safety of all individuals. · Guard armored vehicles to transport money and valuables. · Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualifications and Education Requirements: · At least 18 years of age. · A High School diploma, or GED required. · Willing and able to stand for long hours inside or outside in extreme temperatures. · Ability to be granted a NYS Security Guard License. · Ability to be granted a NYS Gaming License

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Predominantly working outside with continuous movement throughout the day.

Pay Range / Salary: $19.00 per hour

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