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Special Response Team - Armed Officer

  2025-03-28     Grand Sierra Resort and Casino     Reno,NV  
Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

•Serve and promote a safe environment for hotel guests and team members through keen observation.

•Stand at stationary/mobile posts inside/outside the hotel as directed by the supervisor, Director of Security, or their representative.

•Respond to suspicious, unusual, or emergency situations using the appropriate escalation of force up to and including armed response by following established protocols.

•Respond in a calm demeanor for any/all emergencies that may arise, i.e., bomb threats, medicals, deaths, domestic disturbance, etc.

•Will maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment and firearm.

•Will be required to use rapid and sound judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation level of force.

•Will work in an environment and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, using protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and the safety of others.

•Must meet and continue to meet required training standards related to handgun qualification.

•Patrol the property on a continual basis to assess and observe potential threats or suspicious activity.

•At all times, the officer will handle themselves calmly, professionally, and courteously to guests, co-workers, team members, and individuals on the property.

•Address any problem and/or incident on the property and communicate with the supervisor during the tour of duty.

•Be observant in all areas inside/outside of the hotel for safety concerns or suspicious circumstances.

•Use good judgment, reason, and a calm demeanor when approaching or responding to a volatile or armed situation.

•In the event of an emergency or similar situation, take control and instruct fellow co-workers, team members, and guests as to the best course of action to take.

•Complete investigations and subsequent reports by asking questions pertinent to the situation, such as; who, what, where, why, how, etc., to gather sufficient details to thoroughly satisfy investigation/report requirements. Use a computer report writing system to complete reports and be able to follow through/up on any given report.

•Make constant contact with both guests/team members to provide optimal service. This includes contacting various departments to provide/obtain pertinent information for guest service, investigations, etc.

•Liaise with outside law enforcement and maintain good communications skills and professionalism with agencies such as Police Officials, Fire Department, FBI, Secret Service, and Governmental Officials.

•Other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

•Minimum of 21 years of age or older.

•Must submit to and pass company paid drug screen test and background check.

•Undergo all required training and maintain a high level of expertise in all fields.

•Candidates must either:

o hold and maintain a CCW issued by a political subdivision of the State of Nevada;

o or be able to obtain a CCW issued by a political subdivision of the State of Nevada within 130 days from date of offer to obtain CCW or employer has option to separate employment,

o be presently employed as an active duty Law Enforcement officer in the State of Nevada,

o or is a retired law enforcement officer who holds a current Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA / HR218) card,

o or be an honorably discharged veteran with Combat Arms Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or SOF experience

•Must complete a psychological evaluation, paid for by GSR, and accompanying interview. Must pass with a satisfactory/passing score; results will be forwarded to GSR Human Resources as pass/fail.

•Must participate in and pass company-paid pre-employment range and shooting qualifications.

•Must submit to and pass company-paid drug screen test.

•Must submit to a company-paid background check.

•Must obtain and maintain a valid Alcohol Awareness Card.

•Must obtain Nevada Armed Gaming Control Board Registration.

•Must pass Physical Agility Test consisting of a 100-yard dash - 30 second time limit, 150 lbs sandbag/dummy drag - 1 minute time limit, and 15 pushups. - 1 minute time limit.

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CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

•Must obtain and maintain appropriate licensing with the Nevada Gaming Work Board, Alcohol Awareness Card (TAM) and Nevada Driver License throughout employment.

•Must maintain a CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.

•Must have a current Nevada CCW or LEOSA card

o Candidate has 130 days from date of offer to obtain CCW or employer has option to separate employment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

•High school diploma or successful completion of a GED certificate.

•Must possess prior law enforcement experience or honorably discharged Veteran with Combat Arms Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or SOF experience.

•Minimum three (3) years' experience and in-depth comprehensive knowledge in security, investigations, live events, law enforcement, self-awareness training techniques, and risk management is preferred.

•Advanced computer skills with various VMS, investigative and access control software systems. Must have working knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•Team Member must be able to maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with guests, management, team members and others.

•Regularly required to sit; stand; walk and move through all areas of the casino; speak and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. May reach with hands and arms above shoulder level; bend/stoop, squat, balance, kneel, lift and push/pull.

•Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

•Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•Physical Agility test

•100 METER DASH - under 30 seconds

•15 PUSH UPS - 1 minute time limit

•150 lbs body/dummy drag - 1 minute time limit

WORK ENVIRONMENT

•Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly exposed to a smoke-filled environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


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