Running head: I/O PSYCHOLOGY 1
Industrial Organization (I/O) Psychology- Casino Security Officer Teresia Green
Ashford University Online
Psy302: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Instructor: Nancy Devore
May 18, 2013
INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 2 Industrial Organization (I/O) Psychology- Casino Security Officer Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychology deals with employee training and development, structure organization and consumer behavior including stress management and motivation techniques. The purpose of this paper is to apply I/O Psychology to a casino security officer employee and the organization. Working as a security officer for a casino can be challenging, however, with a
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Prior to the second
INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 4 interview, however, the applicant must agree to a drug test on the same day and consent to future, random drug testing.
The third interview involves establishing physical fitness requirements and situational training. According to Nevada Gaming Control, “To be eligible for obtaining a security guard registration card from the state department, you need to successfully complete an eight-hour Pre-Assignment course.” (2013). There is no limit on how many times one can attempt to complete this course. Caesars Palace Corporation provides all necessary training for employees and potential employees.
The appropriate pay level for a security guard at Caesars Palace depends on type of work involved and years of experience. According to Payscale Summary Report on Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators, “security guards with more than a year 's experience can easily make $27,000 to $34,000 every year. With each year, candidates can expect a steady rise in the salary package and after 5 to 7 years of hard work, the package will definitely reach six figures” (Rosner & Campbell ,2011). Those with more experiences such as retired police officers, starting salary can be much higher.
Employees at this organization are given performance appraisals yearly. However, they are also given feedback monthly regarding their performance and what
In my organization, performance is measured by different parameters for different departments. The performance of the sales department team is measured by the number of sales made and the amount of revenue generated. For cabin crew members, performance is weighed through a number of ways and primarily through frequent on-board appraisals. These appraisals are often conducted by senior cabin crew members and are measured against certain standard factors such as interaction with passengers and colleagues and general activities carried out on the flight. This appraisal system applies to all cabin crew members, however seniors in the company have an additional way through which they are appraised where junior cabin crew members have the equal opportunity to rate their seniors as well making the performance evaluation processes two- way. Another way performance is measured is through attendance. Points are deducted for absenteeism and lateness and anyone with a good track record of attendance is considered a good performer.
Drug testing is the most useful method that employers conduct on their hiring process to examine the overall health results of their potential employees. Blood draws and urine testing are the primary health examinations that employers use to conclude whether any potential candidate has been abusing drugs. Hence, employers may deny their job offer to candidates, who were found that engaged on positive drug testing. However,
If you are aware of an upcoming drug test – or if you know that you may be required to undergo a test at any given time – you may have questions and concerns about where you stand. An individual may be required to pass a drug test for a variety of reasons; in fact, drug testing is more commonplace than ever, both as a condition of pre-employment and for the presently employed. Even the prospect of job advancement could necessitate desirable test results before a promotion may be implemented.
An employer may want to conduct random drug testing to ensure that all the employees refrain from using drugs. An employer may want to conduct random drug testing after an accident occurs, as well. The employer may issue a urine, blood, hair or saliva test.
Each of them have their own role play in guarding in different situation. These guards are the perfect choice for maintenance of one’s personal safety, a surrounding or even a mass gathering. The online portals are the medium for approaching them for hiring a guard. The website provides all necessary information so one can go through it for queries and reach out for them to hire a personal
Based on the RECON conducted by Paul of the Ft. Campbell facility he recommends 4 guards (see justification below.) On the pre-brief to Julie she thought that we only needed one guard. We currently have an estimate of $100K, this would double the cost.
It is also important to note that employers can resort to mandatory or scheduled drug testing or combination of both depending on circumstances and according to the policy framed for the purpose under relevant law.
Closed circuit television cameras will be installed throughout the WWTC campus to provide security guards with 100% visual observation of the WWTC campus from the guard post (located adjacent to WWTC lobby).
(Anecdote of trainee told not to come back) (Introduce management and security beef. Explain I am apart of security) (Explain why issue is important) Can the turnover rate of security guards at Heraeus be lowered?
Performance appraisals are a hot subject in management and organizations these days. Organizations rely on employees to complete business tasks in a timely and competent manner because their reputation may depend on the performance of its employees. It’s essential that organizations develop a performance management system to assist in evaluating their employees. The performance management system is usually used for annual employee evaluations. The performance management system can be performed in various formats such as rating employees on a scale of 1 to 10 or giving a rating of excellent, good, average, or poor. Now, that I have discussed what performance management system is, it’s time that I elaborate on an example of this system.
1. Performance appraisal system – this is conducted only once per year and is done solely because it is the basis on which one obtains increment on salary. This is conducted by one’s immediate supervisor without prior consultation.
Never a fan of organized yearly appraisals, employee evaluations should foster improving communication and collaborative teamwork to encourage innovation and
Right now, if you were to raise the 10-year-old version of yourself what you wished to be after you grew up, likelihood is that "I wish to be a Security Guard" would not reel off your tongue. however as we tend to advance
When you take on a supervisor role in any company, you want to hit the ground running. Nearly all types of business can benefit from having tighter security and if you tackle this issue right from the start, you're going to see immediate, positive results, as well as make a great impression on the people that hired you. Here are 10 ways hiring security guards will boost your company and at the same time, your image:
Performance appraisals facilitate the maintaining of employee records regarding their past and present performance. This information is important when determining the effectiveness of individual employees in their job positions. The