Seasonal Security Officer

Churchill Downs Racetrack ("CDRT") is the home of The Kentucky Derby and hosts Thoroughbred horse racing during three races meets in the Spring, September, and Fall. The racetrack sits on 175 acres and features a one‑mile dirt track, a 7/8‑mile turf track, stabling area for 1,400 horses, and a 114‑room dormitory for backstretch personnel.

Title: Seasonal Security Officer

Requisition : 4006

Location: Louisville, KY 40208

Property: Churchill Downs Racetrack

Pay Range: Not specified

Thousands of people pass through our gates each year. We seek a highly competent security officer to monitor premises, protect staff, guests, and the facility. The ideal candidate has prior experience as a security officer or guard, a keen eye for suspicious or criminal activity, and the ability to prevent theft or vandalism. Working under the direct supervision of a security supervisor, you will safeguard assets, personnel, customers, tenants, and guests.

Shift schedule may vary between 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. A Field Training Program prepares you for the duties and responsibilities of the role.

• Ensure a safe environment through diligent active patrol, strict access control, monitoring, and equipment control.
• Be visible and observant at all times, greeting staff, guests, and vendors courteously.
• Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents swiftly and appropriately.
• Maintain the company’s reputation with professionalism and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with other security officers for effective protection and coverage.
• Patrol property on foot or in vehicle, in all weather conditions, securing personnel, assets, buildings, gates, and fence perimeter.
• Investigate and take appropriate lawful action as authorized by policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, unusual occurrences, safety, and fire incidents.
• Control and monitor surveillance equipment, and perform building and equipment inspections.
• Guard access points, permitting or refusing entry, restraining trespassers, and direct heavy traffic.
• Complete daily logs, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and incident reports with accuracy.
• Receive and transmit across the radio to dispatch for status, response, and log of actions.
• Secure all doors, windows, gates, and exits.
• Warn violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking, or carrying prohibited items.
• Sign for and accept deliveries.
• Address guest questions and concerns immediately, personally or by contacting the appropriate department, supervisor, or member of management, taking ownership until resolved.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrated experience in security-related tasks, courteous attitude, and comfort using computers and new software and systems.

• Experience with security equipment and surveillance systems.
• Law enforcement or military experience.
• Proven experience as a security officer.
• CPR/AED Certification.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Required to sit for extended periods and stand, walk, use hands to reach, handle, or feel objects and controls, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and speak or hear.
• May be asked to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.