Backside Security Guard, Wheeling Island Casino

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is searching for full-time and part-time Backside Security Guards to join our team at Wheeling Island Casino in Wheeling, West Virginia. As Backside Security team members, you will work under the Security Manager, maintaining a safe and secure environment for guests and team members, in accordance with West Virginia Gaming Commission and applicable operational standards. If you’re looking for a role in an exciting and collaborative environment, take a bet on your next career move and apply today!

Pay

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Employee assistance program 
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Enforce rules and regulations of the local gaming commission
• Adhere to all unit and company alcohol service policies and procedures
• Report any incidents, following all departmental and organizational policies and procedures, and report any procedural violations and illegal activity
• Fill out departmental log forms, verifying all paperwork is complete and turned in at the conclusion of shifts
• Process guest complaints, using active listening skills to control difficult situations, and communicate with guests sensitively and with care
• Operate motor vehicle when necessary 
• Must possess valid driver's license, pass MVR and drug screen

More about you

• No high school diploma or GED required
• Security guard, state certified
• Able to be licensed by state gaming commission
• Highly motivated and takes initiative
• Team-oriented; ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Operate motor vehicle when necessary 
• Must possess valid driver's license, pass MVR and drug screen

Physical requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, stooping, lifting, reaching, and pushing, with strong manual dexterity and the ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. You may also occasionally required to sit for periods of time
• Visual awareness, sufficient to identify potential security violations
• Hearing ability sufficient to respond to the spoken voice, audible alarms and two-way radios
• Exposure to all weather conditions
• Operate motor vehicle when necessary 
• Must possess valid driver's license, pass MVR and drug screen

Shift details

Day shift
Evening shift
Split shift
Overnight
Holidays
Weekends
8 hour shift
Overtime as needed
10 hour shift

Who we are

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack in Wheeling, West Virginia, is a Delaware North-owned-and-operated regional gaming destination featuring 1,300 electronic gaming machines, 22 table games, live greyhound racing, and simulcast wagering. Wheeling Island also features a 151-room hotel, many dining options, and a 1,000-seat showroom.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.