Public Safety Investigator

Chumash Enterprises

. Monitor and observe activities throughout the resort to detect and prevent unlawful acts, protecting company assets, guests, and Team Members.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSanta Ynez • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in monitoring and enforcing compliance with resort regulations and gaming laws while ensuring the safety of guests and team members. Possesses strong investigative skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with law enforcement and public safety teams.

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California Peace Officer Standards And Training Basic CertificateGaming License From The Tribal Gaming AgencyFive Years Experience As An Armed Peace OfficerBasic Computer Proficiency Utilizing Microsoft ApplicationsStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Incident ReportingInvestigative TechniquesPhysical RestraintPolicy ComplianceEmergency Response

Soft Skills

IntegrityProblem SolvingSelf-ConfidenceTeamworkCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma Or GED CertificateBachelor's Degree In Security Or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Public SafetyGaming ViolationsAnti-Money Laundering ProgramConcealed Carry AuthorizationNative American Hiring Preference

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and observe activities throughout the resort to detect and prevent unlawful acts, protecting company assets, guests, and Team Members.
Detect and investigate unlawful conduct, gaming violations, and policy violations by guests and Team Members.
Preserve the peace and ensure the safety of guests and Team Members.
Ensure compliance with resort rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and gaming compact requirements.
Respond to calls requiring backup and assistance.
Collaborate with Public Safety, Surveillance, and Resort Team Members on sensitive and complex investigations.
Communicate with parties involved in public safety and investigation activities.
Detect and summon appropriate law enforcement agencies when necessary.
Interview guests and Team Members and detain suspects for transition to local law enforcement.
Complete reports on incidents, investigations, and actions taken.
Record occurrences within the gaming facility that deviate from normal operating policies and procedures.
Adhere to the Anti-Money Laundering Program, including Title 31 cash transactions, suspicious activity reporting, and customer identification requirements.
Assist uniformed guards and provide expertise to Public Safety Team Members as directed.
Promote teamwork, partnership, mutual respect, collaboration, and the company’s One.Team.Chumash culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
Bachelor’s Degree in Security, preferred Business, related field; or equivalent work experience.
Five years of prior experience as an armed peace officer, dealing directly with the public.
Possess minimum California Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic certificate or equivalent.
Must be able to withstand physical contact and verbal abuse/harassment from guests and Team Members.
Must be able to physically restrain an individual.
Basic computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, e-mail, and internet.
Willingness to work flexible schedules in a 24/7 work environment, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
Must have a valid retired peace officer ID with concealed carry authorization (private person CCW does not apply).
Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
Native American hiring preference applies.
Strategic Thinking: Understands and processes complex information and exercises sound judgment, considering the situation, the issues, the key players, and the levels of authority involved. Proposes courses of action that further the objectives, priorities, and vision of the organization.
Conceptual Thinking: Understanding a given situation or problem by combining information that is readily available; identifying patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related; identifying key or underlying issues in complex situations.
Problem Solving: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.
Integrity: Upholding generally accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors.
Self-Confidence: Believing in one's capabilities; dealing confidently with increasingly challenging circumstances; reaching decisions or forming opinions, standing up for his/her interests, and handling failure constructively.