Rapid Response Team Officer

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Altoona, IA, USA
In-Office
25-25 Hourly
Junior
Gaming • Sports • Travel • Hospitality
The Role
Provides armed rapid response and security services at a casino and racetrack. Monitors assigned areas, detects suspicious or unlawful activity, protects guests, employees, and assets, restricts access to outdoor areas, and responds appropriately to emergencies, including use of force when justified. The role requires maintaining situational awareness, handling stressful situations, demonstrating weapons proficiency, completing defensive tactics training, and meeting physical, driving, insurance, gaming commission, and suitability requirements.
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Shift: 3pm-11pm

Days Off: Tuesday/Wednesday


$24.50/hour          Get paid when you need it – daily, weekly or biweekly!

Never have a dull, boring day at work again when you join the rapid response team at Prairie Meadows. We are committed to giving a remarkable guest experience, and the first step to achieving this goal is providing a safe environment. That’s where YOU come in. As a part of our rapid response team and security department, you will be the first responder to emergency situations, protecting guests of Iowa’s No. 1 entertainment destination as well as fellow employees.

Here’s what you’d be responsible for:

  • Maintaining security over assigned areas by observing guests and watching for any unlawful or suspicious acts.
  • Safeguarding casino assets and protecting the company, guests, and employees from unknown and anticipated threats.
  • Surveying outdoor areas near the racetrack to ensure that guests do not enter restricted areas.
  • Analyzing situations and quickly taking proper action, using armed force when justified and necessary.  
  • Performing other related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Two or more year’s related experience and/or training preferred. Previous military, security, or education in these fields desired. Ability to handle stressful situations is a must. Valid driver's license and safe driving record required. Must meet company insurance requirements. Must be able to successfully demonstrate proper usage of required weapons and pass an annual defensive tactics course. Conviction of any felony offense is an automatic disqualification for this position. Must meet suitability standards set by the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission, including physical/mental qualifications, and weapons qualifications. Must be 21 years of age or older. Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. is required.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two or more years of related experience and/or training
  • Previous military, security, or related education
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Valid driver's license and safe driving record
  • Meet company insurance requirements
  • Successfully demonstrate proper usage of required weapons
  • Pass an annual defensive tactics course
  • No felony conviction
  • Meet Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission suitability standards, including physical, mental, and weapons qualifications
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
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The Company
843 Employees

What We Do

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Inc. is a licensed nonprofit organization and racino based in Altoona, Iowa. The company provides a diverse range of entertainment and hospitality services, including a casino with slots and table games, live and simulcast horse racing, sports wagering, and a hotel. It is dedicated to promoting economic development and tourism in Iowa while raising funds for various charitable community improvement projects.

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