What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surveillance Supervisor - Carter position at Forest County Potawatomi Community?
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Observes casino operations for irregular activity (e.g., cheating, theft) by employees or patrons, ensuring consistent adherence to policies and procedures.
- Provides clear verbal and written reports of violations and suspicious behavior to leadership, while also guiding team members in proper reporting standards.
- Maintains accurate documentation and logs of all suspicious activity and required reporting, ensuring compliance and consistency across the team.
- Answers and screens incoming communication (e.g., telephone, two-way radio) in a professional and supportive manner, assisting staff as needed.
- Supervises shift operations and staff; fosters a positive team atmosphere, ensures fair and consistent discipline when necessary, documents performance, and completes annual performance appraisals with a focus on growth and development.
- Trains, mentors, and supports new and existing staff on surveillance techniques, expectations, and daily operations; approves reports and consults with casino management as needed.
- Proactively supports onboarding efforts by ensuring new hires receive thorough training, ongoing guidance, and encouragement to build confidence and competence in their roles.
- Manages scheduling, payroll approval, and leave requests for all shift staff while maintaining fairness, transparency, and consideration for team well-being.
- Manages the proximity card re-printing process for casino employees.
- Promotes a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Surveillance Observations Division.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience, including demonstrated ability to support, train, and guide team members.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Forest County Potawatomi Gaming Commission.
- Working knowledge, or ability to develop knowledge, of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Forest County Potawatomi Tribal-State Gaming Compact, Bank Secrecy Act, National Indian Gaming Commission Internal Control Standards, Tribal Minimum Internal Control Standards, and internal casino procedures.
- Working knowledge of currency handling, including the ability to detect counterfeit documents (currency, money orders, checks, traveler’s checks, etc.), basic blackjack strategy, gaming scams, and other criminal behaviors.
- Ability to operate surveillance equipment and effectively utilize office technology and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, computerized information systems) in support of surveillance operations.
- Ability to remain focused while seated and monitoring CCTV for extended periods of time while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving, effective communication, comprehension, and business writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and support employees in a team-oriented environment.
Benefits you’ll love:
- Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually
- 3 weeks of paid holidays
- Premium free health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short term disability
- Life insurance
- 401k with match
Skills
Preferred- Collaborating
- Multitasking
- Dependability
- Coaching
Behaviors
Preferred- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
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