Drop Count Staff

JOB SUMMARY:

Counts moneys from the Slots Operations drop boxes. Counts money from Bill Validators (slot) machines and SST’s.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Sorts, counts, and records contents of bill changers and currency drop boxes, according to set procedures.  
• Compares information contained in drop boxes to data stored on computer terminal.  
• Responsible for daily reports, minor repairs and maintenance of soft count equipment.  
• Performs duties as assigned, always presenting oneself as a credit to Louisiana Downs and encourages others to do the same.  
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  
• Previous money-handling experience is preferred.  
• Must be able to work graveyard, any day of the week.   
• Adding machine, computer terminal operation, and currency counting machine skills helpful.  
• Basic mechanical (repair) ability preferred. 
• Prior count room or money handling experience (casino or bank) is preferred.  
• Must be able to work all shifts.  
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.  
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.  

DEMANDS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

PHYSICAL & MENTAL:

• Must be able to push, pull carts and carry up to 75 pounds of boxes filled with currency.  
• Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch and pick-up money dropped on floor.  
• Must be able to grip objects and have good finger movement when counting and handling currency.  
• Must be able to differentiate denominations of chips and authenticity of currency.  
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.  
• Must be able to operate a computer, ten key adding machine and money counter.  
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Must present a well-groomed appearance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to maneuver in and around all count rooms.  
• Ability to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, and dust.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in mentally and physically stressful situations.