Director of Security - Casino
Company websitefairmountpark.com (Fairmount Park, opens in new tab)
Base salary $100K to $110K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range Fairmount Park
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- LocationFairmount Park
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
About Us
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing – where 100 years of heart-pounding horse racing meets exciting casino action! Whether you're cheering from the grandstand, trying your luck on the gaming floor, or enjoying a day out with friends, Fairmount Park is Casino & Racing is all about delivering fun, thrills, and unforgettable memories. From live racing tradition to modern entertainment, there's always something exciting happening at Fairmount Park is Casino & Racing!
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the overall security operations in the absence of the Director of Public Safety
• Oversee all Security Shift Managers and below
• Establish, implement, and enforce policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements, Company initiatives, and organizational goals
• Select, train, and develop team members through education, training, coaching, and corrective action
• Review, investigate, and implement corrective plans on all incident, medical, and surveillance reports to ensure departmental compliance with internal controls, policies, and all applicable regulations
• Perform system administration to the Electronic Key Control System
• Perform duties and responsibilities associated with the IGB statewide voluntary Self-Exclusion Program as
• Assist in arrests or physically restraining a resistant individual as needed
• Support the overall integrity of gaming at the casino
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 7 to 10 years of Casino Security Experience
• 5+ years of Casino Security/Casino leadership experience is required
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to interact with a variety of people
• Must have flexible availability with scheduling, including shifts and days off
• Must be able to adapt and thrive in a fluid, high-stress, and fast-paced environment
• Must have outstanding organizational skills
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
• Frequently required to walk, run, kneel, stretch, push, twist, bend, and lift
• Requires visual acuity to perform close-up activities and peripheral oversight
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a keyboard
• Must be able to read, speak, and correspond in the English language
• The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.
Base Pay Range:
Starting $100,000.00 - $110,000.00
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset.
Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.
Fairmount Park is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Source: Fairmount Park on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($100,000) is above 0% of the 181 Public Safety & Protection roles nationwide listed on this site; 6 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $120,000; the middle half runs from $109,383 to $142,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingDirector of Security - Casino$100K to $110K
VP of Operations$175K to $190K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Director of Security - Casino (this listing) | $100K - $110K |
| VP of Operations | $175K - $190K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-06
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Fairmount Park
Starting $100,000.00 - $110,000.00
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.