Security Officer – Hospitality & Entertainment District (Wild Horse Pass)

Position Overview:

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of individuals, properties, and assets within an event center, convenience stores, corporate buildings, and associated properties. You will implement security measures, monitor surveillance equipment, and respond to security incidents as needed.

Responsibilities:

Surveillance and Monitoring:

• Use surveillance systems to monitor designated areas.
• Keep a vigilant eye for suspicious activities or security breaches.
• Conduct routine patrols to ensure premises are secure.

Access Control:

• Monitor access points and ensure only authorized individuals enter.
• Verify credentials of personnel, visitors, and vendors.

Emergency Response:

• Act promptly in case of emergencies such as fire, medical incidents, or security threats.
• Follow established procedures to handle crisis situations.
• Liaise with emergency services when necessary.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain detailed logs of daily activities, incidents, and observations.
• Prepare incident reports outlining security breaches or disturbances.

Customer Service:

• Provide assistance and guidance to visitors, customers, and employees when needed.
• Act as a point of contact for inquiries and directions.

Security Measures Implementation:

• Enforce security protocols and guidelines established for the respective locations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of security procedures.

Collaboration:

• Coordinate with other security personnel and departments to ensure a cohesive security environment.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

Qualifications:

• Security Guard card is required.
• Ability to pass and provide a clean 39-month Motor Vehicle Report.
• Proven experience in security-related roles or relevant training (security certification, law enforcement background, etc.).
• Knowledge of surveillance systems and security operations.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick, rational decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Physical fitness and ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Flexibility with work schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred Additional Skills:
• First aid/CPR certification.
• Proficiency in using security software and technology.

Computer Skills: Microsoft 365 software, Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook; Internet Explorer; Apple mac OS/iOS, basic knowledge of project management software.

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple/complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write internal and external correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical business situations. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in all formats and deal with both abstract and concrete variables.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work will primarily be performed in an office environment.

• Work will be performed both inside and outside on a regular basis, in most weather conditions.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required as a normal part of this position.
• Occasional local day travel, Local travel to managed businesses.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential f

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk extended period. The employee occasionally is required to bend, climb, stoop, lift, carry, push, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 and 473). Preference is given to qualified members of the Gila River Indian Community.

The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories, please attach a copy of the required documentation to Resume & Application.

In accordance with the Gila River Community's Policy regarding Indian Preference, Wild Horse Pass Development Authority "WHPDA" will give preference to qualified applicants in the following order:

1. Enrolled GRIC Members (with proof of enrollment).
2. Members of a Federally recognized Indian Tribe.
3. Spouse of an enrolled GRIC Member.
4. All Others.