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Security Dispatcher

Wind Creek Chicago Southland

17300 S. Halsted
East Hazel Crest, IL 60429

Hotel Casino
Managed By Wind Creek Hospitality
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Full-Time

Description

Job Overview

The Security Dispatcher is responsible for communication between the casino and security officers.  The dispatcher is essentially the “go-to person” for the entire facility, communication hub, help desk and general receptionist for back-of-the-house. Contact comes via radio, telephone, window access and walk-in.  This position involves a high level of guest contact and customer service.

Purpose

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Schedule

Wind Creek Security Teams operate 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Days/shifts are assigned to meet the needs of the organization, and are subject to change to meet the needs of the organization. Positions include week-end and holiday shifts.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Answer phones and radio messages for many reasons such as medical/EMT responses, place any 911 calls, log the call, time and description, acquiring useful camera coverage where possible and several other emergency situations
  • Ability to control the radio net and direct responses according to procedures
  • Screens all non-team members and verifies authorization to gain entry into BOH
  • Ability to work in a stressful environment
  • Ensures visitors and vendors sign in/out and issues/retrieves a temporary badge
  • Ensures that all team members, vendors or others are authorized to enter the facility
  • Possesses knowledge of computer functions and operates various applications
  • Monitors multiple radios at all times from different internal departments to include multiple phones
  • Receives messages and directs message intent as according to procedure
  • Monitors CCTV cameras
  • Accepts and logs lost and found items, including items from Hotel rooms
  • Maintain fleet vehicles: Control keys and record required entries on the activity log for fleet vehicles
  • Maintain Controlled Keys and document issue/receive according to procedure
  • Monitors alarms on the annunciation panel and makes proper notifications according to procedures
  • Coordinates EMS, Local Law Enforcement, Managers, Security officers, and the general population of the property with response to emergencies and notifications
  • Must have good organizational skills
  • Makes record of events and activities
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements (Please Ensure You Meet The Listed Requirements Prior To Applying)

  • High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within six (6) months from start date as a condition of continued employment- required
  • Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older- required
  • One (1) year experience in law enforcement, corrections or other security DISPATCH capacity- preferred
  • Experienced and proficient user in Microsoft Word; a skills test will be administered and candidate must achieve at least 70% skills pass rate- required
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills; a skills test will be administered and candidate must achieve at least 70% skills pass rate- required
  • All candidates are required to participate in a panel interview. Additionally, all candidates may be asked demonstrate required skills by participating in a realistic job preview which consists of prepared scenarios and role-play. The panel of interviewers will observe all candidates during their role-play- required
  • Experience in customer relations or guest services
  • Must complete/pass BASSET and Title#31 training as a condition of employment

Online applications are accepted at http://www.windcreekhospitality.com/Careers.  For internal employees, please submit your Internal Job Posting Form to your property’s Human Resources office.

Posted November 14, 2024

Wind Creek Chicago Southland

Wind Creek Chicago Southland (slated to open in Fall 2024!) will be an entertainment enthusiast’s dream destination — providing our Guests with, an onsite hotel, dining, bars, an event facility and more. 

We’re the first AAA Four Diamond Casino destination to Illinois and Northern Indiana, ideally and conveniently located for all south Chicago suburbs. 

Our unique gaming destination will include a luxury hotel with an indoor pool, fitness center and spa, a large capacity banquet facility, a state-of-the-art entertainment center, and an array of tempting dining options—all designed to provide our guests with world-class gaming experiences and the perfect escape.

Our casino will offer over 70,000 square feet of gaming space including 56 table games, over 1,400 state-of-the-art slot machines, a sportsbook, poker room, and more.

We strive to not only provide a first-class experience to our Guests and to our Team Members. 

Wind Creek Hospitality aspires to make a positive impact on the lives of people—including our Guests, our Community and most importantly, our Team Members.

Click here to read about our amazing Employee Benefits & Perksand Hit the Career Jackpot!

Leading the industry as one of the fastest-growing casino resort brands, Wind Creek Hospitality has multiple properties located throughout the United States and the Caribbean!

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