Our Security Officers guard company property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Patrols all buildings, ground facilities and properties owned and/or operated by Churchill Downs on foot, by vehicle or other mode(s) of transportation.

Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine they are secure.

Warns violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles. Promptly alerts appropriate supervisor of persons engaged in suspicious or criminal acts.

Proactively observes and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.

Performs monthly inspections of all fire extinguishers in all buildings, ground facilities and properties owned and/or operated by Churchill Downs.

Observes arriving personnel and/or patrons to ensure against inappropriate material or objects being brought onto company property.

Observes departing personnel and/or patrons to guard against theft of company, employee or patron property.

Records data such as: property damage, unusual incidents, and malfunctioning equipment in appropriate format (including incident reports).

Regulates vehicle and pedestrian traffic at all entrances to maintain orderly flow.

Sign for and accept deliveries.

Answers telephones and relays messages after normal business hours.

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED or 1 to 3 months of related experience and/or training is required.
A valid driver’s license is required.
A positive background check is required prior to employment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to exercise sound business judgment generating effective solutions quickly and/or raising issues to management as necessary.
Must demonstrate a team player spirit with an exceptional customer service attitude.
Must be able to work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level is this work environment is usually low to moderate.

Churchill Downs encourages diversity in the workforce.
EOE