Security Officer
Circus Circus Hotel & casino
Las Vegas
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Inspected fire extinguishers to ensure they were properly charged and operational.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.