Placing​/Patrol​/Paddock Judge

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

The Placing, Patrol or Paddock Judge ensures a fair race and that all rules and regulations are followed; judges are assigned to different posts of the racetrack and perform various duties based on assignment; communicates and resolves results; provides support to the higher level management; and performs related tasks within the area of assignment.

• Delivers superior internal and external guest service the Boyd Gaming Way by ensuring every interaction includes our Six Core Service Standards (Look sharp, smile and greet the guest;
  Be friendly, polite and use courteous language;
  Provide especially timely and knowledgeable service and then some;
  Always find solutions to guests’ problems; Use the guest’s name when appropriate; Thank the guest and invite him or her back.) and work harmoniously with fellow team members.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring a fair race and that all rules and regulations are followed; judges are assigned to different posts and report to the Patrol judge.
• Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work of the team members; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; ensures guest service; meets with team members to identify and resolve problems.
• Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates team members; provides team member training; works with team members to correct deficiencies; implements and or approves discipline as appropriate.
• May prepare and analyze complex reports using writing and analytical skills; prepares and approves federal and state reporting; ensures reporting compliance.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the judicial field.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Observes all activities of the racetrack within the assigned area; reports every violation of the racing rules, every violation of the rules of decorum, lameness or unfitness of any horse, lack of proper racing equipment and any action on the track which could improperly affect the results of the race.
• Maintains constant communication with judges during the course of every race and immediately informs judges of rule violations, improper or unusual happenings which occur at the track.
• Submits daily reports of observations of the race.

• Organizes the field and ensures compliance for post parades in accordance with schedule and directions; supervises the identification of horses in the race.
• Inspects horses for changes in equipment, broken or faulty equipment, head numbers and saddle pads; checks horses in and out; informs judges of any change to racing equipment or shoes before the race.
• Oversees gate team members; may supervise Blacksmith or Ferrier; ensures that only authorized personnel is permitted in the paddock area.
• Immediately notifies other judges of anything that would change, delay or affect the racing program; and notifies of any horses returning after having entered the track for post parade and before the start of a race.
• Notifies judges of all trainers and grooms who leave the paddock in an emergency; inspects and supervises the maintenance of all emergency equipment.
• Monitors the cleanliness of the paddock; reports any cruelty to any horse which may be observed.

High School Diploma or GED, plus three (3) years experience as a Placing, Paddock or Patrol Judge.

• Ability to maintain all Regulatory licenses within assigned state of employment.
• Must successfully pass…