ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Protects the San Manuel Reservation and its vicinity, including the Yaamava’ Resort and Casino, this role involves ensuring the safety of Tribal members, assets, customers, team members, facilities, and operations. Responsibilities include inspecting premises for signs of illegal entry or activity, engaging with occupants and visitors to ensure everything is in order, and identifying potential times and locations for incidents or criminal activities.
2.  Facilitates and provides comprehensive training through DPS Field Training Program (FTP) guidelines to newly assigned officers transitioning from an academic setting to field training by providing guidance on complex situations and acting as a role model to PSO I.
3.  Assists in the development/delivery of training programs for DPS and other enterprise departments emphasizing leadership, customer service, corporate security, casino security operations, patrol operations, defensive tactics, CPR/first aid, officer safety, active shooter, vehicle operations, weapon use/qualifications and other necessary skills used by officers in classroom and field settings.
4.  Conducts thorough investigations of more complex criminal activities, prepares detailed reports and collaborates with allied law enforcement agencies as needed.
5.  Responds to and manages critical incidents, demonstrating advanced decision-making skills and the ability to effectively coordinate resources and personnel.
6.  Develops and implements enhanced security protocols and risk assessment strategies for tribal events, high-profile visitors, and sensitive locations.
7.  Serves as a liaison between DPS and other departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
8.  Participates in community outreach programs, building strong relationships with tribal members and promoting public safety awareness.
9.  Maintains proficiency with all assigned equipment, including firearms, less-lethal weapons, and technical systems, and trains others in their proper use.
10.  Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.
 

 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• List High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Associate’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in related field is preferred.

• Minimum four (4) years of experience working Security is required. 

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to handle complex public interactions. 

• Advanced knowledge of security procedures and applicable State, Federal and Tribal laws, regulations, and ordinances; proficiency in interviewing and interrogation techniques; expertise in surveillance techniques; and a comprehensive understanding of laws governing search and seizure. 

• Must demonstrate advanced ability to analyze situations critically and objectively, recording detailed information accurately and completely while providing service with exceptional skill, firmness, tact, and impartiality. 

• Must excel in recalling and expressing complex information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with the ability to brief senior management effectively. 

• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to remain calm under highly stressful conditions, exercise advanced judgment, and make sound decisions during emergency situations. 

• Must safely operate a motor vehicle and possess thorough knowledge of state and local motor vehicle laws, along with the capability to train others in safe driving practices. 

• Must maintain exemplary grooming and appearance standards, serving as a role model for PSO-I in adherence to DPS policies on uniform appearance. Must properly maintain and utilize all issued personal protection equipment, including ballistic vests. 

• Must consistently produce high-quality written documents, demonstrating advanced skills in spelling, grammar, punctuation, organization, and content. 

• Must demonstrate the ability to assume leadership roles in incident command situations. 

• Must exhibit the ability to train and develop PSOs, lead small teams, and assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures. 

• Must demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professionalism and development and be willing to pursue additional certifications or specialized training as required by the department.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

• Add Job The applicant must be able to obtain a valid California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Guard card and comply with all current requirements set forth by BSIS for Armed Security Officers prior to starting PSO Academy. Must successfully pass BSIS courses and Firearms Certification and obtain a Firearms Card at the start of the Academy.  Responsible for maintaining a valid BSIS Guard Card and Firearms Permit.  Firearms must comply with the DPS firearms policy. 

• Must pass all bi-annual BSIS firearms qualification course with registered approved firearm.

• Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Primary work Primary work environment varies between climate-controlled office setting, gaming facility and in outdoor areas. 

• Employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions such as rain, wind, cold, and hot climates. 

• Must be able to work long hours under difficult and arduous conditions, frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, secondhand smoke and moderate noise levels (loud music), while standing or sitting for extended periods of time. 

• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.

• Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

• Must have acceptable hearing levels in order to properly monitor radio transmissions. 

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

• Strength sufficient to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Employee must use hands or feet in self-defense, use physical force to maintain or protect life, physically restrain individuals, break up fights, run after fleeing person, subdue and/or tackle individuals, run up and/or downstairs, and stand continuously for more than half of the work shift. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. 

• Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

• Employee must have the stamina to work long hours and overtime, if assigned, and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and/or varying shifts. 

• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.

• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.

• Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned, or to make general observations of facilities, guests and employees. 

• Physically able to withstand the challenges of extensive walking, climbing, and descending numerous interior and external stairs, including multi-level building facilities. 

• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events and San Manuel properties.

• Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.

• Must be able to maintain an acceptable level of physical condition. 

• Must maintain care and control of authorized equipment and issued uniforms. 

• The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

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