Full Time

Armed Security Guard

Cherokee Nation Businesses
Full-time
Information Services
Catoosa, OK
$38,000 - $55,000* / year (about $18–$26 an hour)

Job Description

Job Description

As an Armed Security Guard, you'll be a critical component of our security team, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE) properties, guests, and employees. This role requires a vigilant and proactive approach to security, including patrols, incident response, and maintaining compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. You'll work closely with local law enforcement and leadership to uphold a secure and welcoming environment.

NOTE: This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Please note that a positive drug test result, including for marijuana, may result in a job offer being rescinded for applicants or termination of employment for current employees, even if they possess a valid medical marijuana license.

Responsibilities

  • Actively patrol CNE properties, including casinos, smoke shops, and parking lots, to protect physical assets, guests, and employees. Report all safety hazards to leadership.
  • Prevent guests from entering with prohibited items and address any violations of policies and procedures. Verify identification to ensure compliance with age requirements.
  • Greet guests, provide directions, and offer aid to anyone who requests or requires it.
  • Respond promptly to accidents and incidents, performing CPR and first aid procedures as needed.
  • Detect suspicious activity and behavior, notify leadership, and maintain detailed written incident reports following established policies.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with local law enforcement agencies and fire and safety departments.
  • Prepare written reports of investigations, criminal, and patrol activities. Interview witnesses and obtain signatures, ensuring compliance with legal regulations.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 6 months of experience in security or a related field.
  • State of Oklahoma Council of Law Enforcement, Education, and Training (CLEET) armed security guard license preferred at time of hire; required within 180 days of hire or transfer date.
  • Cherokee Nation Armed Security Officer license required.
  • Working knowledge of firearms and defensive tactics.
  • Working knowledge of surveillance video systems and how to maintain a chain of evidence.
  • Ability to pass a CNE security-approved custody control and weapons training.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain licensing by the appropriate gaming authority.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs.
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • Comfortable working in diverse settings, including climate-controlled offices, outdoors in all types of weather, and casino floors with exposure to second-hand smoke and crowd noise.

About Us

Do you like jobs that rock? Are you fun and highly motivated? Do you like to take on team-based challenges and deliver high-quality work? If so, then you may be a great candidate for our Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa team!

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is Oklahoma’s premier gaming and resort destination. This award-winning resort features 2,600+ electronic, poker and table games, 35,000+ square feet of ultramodern meeting and convention space, an 18-hole championship golf course, multiple food and entertainment venues, and a 2,700-seat event center. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is the flag ship of Cherokee Nation Businesses’ hospitality division.

Here's what awaits you:

  • Health & Wellness:  Choose from top-notch health plans,  24/7 Telemedicine access , and  on-site health clinics  (at select locations).
  • Financial Security:  Grow your future with a generous  401(k) match  and  paid vacation, sick time, bereavement, and holidays.
  • Work-Life Balance:  Enjoy  flexible spending accounts ,  maternity/ paternity leave , and  voluntary benefits  for added peace of mind.
  • And More:  Earn  incentives  based on performance,  refer friends  and get rewarded, and enjoy  discounts  and  holiday appreciation gifts .

About The Team

Immerse Yourself in World-Class Hospitality with Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Thrill, excitement, and entertainment await at Cherokee Nation Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful tribal businesses in the country . As the gaming and hospitality business of the Cherokee Nation, CNE owns and operate a diverse portfolio of leading brands, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, nine Cherokee Casinos across Northeastern Oklahoma, and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss.

Step into a world of possibilities:

  • Gain experience delivering exhilarating gaming across electronic games, table games, and poker rooms .
  • Help deliver legendary live entertainment from national and local acts at iconic venues like Hard Rock Live.
  • Master your culinary craft at our diverse restaurants, from casual to upscale dining. Deliver smiles and unforgettable experiences, becoming a master of guest service and table-side magic.
  • Help guests unwind in luxurious hotel accommodations and world-class amenities like pools, cabanas, and golf courses.

More than just entertainment, we are committed to the well-being of the Cherokee Nation and the communities that it calls home . We offer exceptional career opportunities with competitive benefits and a chance to be part of something truly special.

Company:Cherokee Nation Entertainment

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