What are the responsibilities and job description for the Count Team Clerk position at Golden Nugget Lake Charles?
Company Description Golden Nugget Lake Charles is a premier resort and casino destination offering 1,100 luxury hotel rooms and suites, including exclusive Villa Suites with direct pool access. The property features an 18-hole championship golf course, spa and salon with fitness center, retail shops, expansive meeting space, and the H2O Pool Bar complex with waterslide, lazy river, private beach, and marina. Guests enjoy a wide range of dining options, including well-known Landry’s signature restaurants and Bill’s Bar & Burger on the beach. The innovative casino floor offers table games, a poker room, a High Limit salon, and 1,600 modern slot machines, complemented by live entertainment at multiple venues. Applicants can learn more about the property and current opportunities by visiting the Golden Nugget Lake Charles website and careers page.
Role Description The Count Team Clerk is a full-time, on-site role based in Lake Charles, LA, responsible for accurately counting, recording, and verifying currency, coins, tickets, and other gaming instruments collected from the casino floor. This team member participates in drop and count procedures, follows established internal controls, and ensures all paperwork and reports are completed with precision and timeliness. The role includes operating counting machines and related equipment, reconciling variances, and securely transporting funds and assets according to company and regulatory standards. The Count Team Clerk works in a secure, back-of-house environment, often in the early morning or overnight hours, and collaborates closely with other team members to maintain accurate records for auditing and compliance purposes. This position requires strict adherence to confidentiality, attention to detail, and consistent professionalism.
Qualifications
- Strong numerical accuracy, cash-handling abilities, and comfort working with large volumes of currency and gaming instruments.
- Proficiency with counting machines, basic computer skills, and the ability to complete forms and reports with minimal errors.
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to follow detailed procedures and internal controls consistently.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, communicate clearly, and maintain a professional demeanor in a secure setting.
- Capability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, or moving drop boxes and currency bags, and working in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; prior experience in gaming, banking, or cash-handling roles is preferred but not mandatory.
- Ability to obtain and maintain all required gaming and occupational licenses, and willingness to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.