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Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka

100 River Oaks Drive
Wetumpka, AL 36092

283 Room Hotel Casino
Managed By Wind Creek Hospitality
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Full-Time

Job Overview: 11pm-7:30am
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 Hospitality 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 knowledgeable 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 Casino 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
  • Security based auditions will be based on a Security incident (verbal skill test) and followed by a requirement that the applicant submit a written report on what just transpired in the scenario (written skill test) candidate must achieve at least 70% skills pass rate  - required
  • Experience in customer relations or guest services
  • Must complete/pass TIPS and Title#31 training as a condition of employment
  • Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
  • Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position 
  • Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE IN HIRING POLICY SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES
On-line 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 September 17, 2024

Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka

Wind Creek Wetumpka is a true Las Vegas-style experience, with over 2,500 electronic games and a luxurious 283-room hotel, and its pool and cabanas provide spectacular views of the Coosa River. Dining options include Alabama’s best steakhouse, FIRE; TASTE Buffet; all-day dining at the Grill; Grill Express; and Chilly Bean, our coffee bar. Wetumpka’s 1,200-seat Entertainment Center offers big name concert performances year-round.

As part of the Wind Creek Team, you will discover our Purpose and Values and how they are integrated into the Guest experience. We strive to inspire a genuineness and positive energy among our team by bringing a level of human caring into the workplace. Providing a sense of belonging and importance amongst our team will transition to our Guests and provide them with a winning experience every time they visit.

Our Employee Perks and Benefits
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan*
• Dental plan
• VSP vision plan
• 401(k) savings plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee dining rooms
• Career training and planning
• Quarterly incentive bonuses
• Employee fitness centers with on-staff trainers*
     * Not available at every location