Vice President, Security
Employment Type : Full-Time
Overview:The Vice President of Security is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for guests, Team Members and all other visitors.
Job Duties:Core Job Responsibilities:
At Resorts World Las Vegas, we believe that every member of our team is an ambassador and is essential to the success of our company. We expect all Team Members to take personal ownership in ensuring everything they do is in the best interest of the company and that all will adhere to our five core non-negotiable responsibilities.
- Everyone is an Ambassador – No matter where you work at Resorts World Las Vegas, it is your responsibility to treat this property like you would your own home. No one gets hurt, everyone feels secure, the environment is clean, and every guest gets what they need.
- Everyone works in Safety – If you have a safety concern, it is your responsibility to address it by correcting it or notifying the appropriate department or individual.
- Everyone works in Security – If you See Something, it is your responsibility to Say Something. You must notify the appropriate department or individual if you feel there is a security concern.
- Everyone works in EVS – If there is trash on the floor, it is your responsibility to pick it up. If it is a mess that needs more attention, it is your responsibility to notify the appropriate department or individual.
- Everyone works in Guest Experience – If a guest needs assistance, it is your responsibility to assist that guest and do so with a smile. If the guest needs more assistance than you can provide, it is your responsibility to notify the appropriate department or individual.
Primary Job Responsibilities – Includes, but is not limited to:
- Ensures a safe and secure environment for guests, Team Members and other visitors.
- Maintains strong relationships with local law enforcement and other governing agencies.
- Maintain a liaison with federal, state and local law enforcement authorities to enhance relationships that result in a team effort in protecting the Company’s personnel and assets.
- Conducts Risk, Threat and Vulnerability Assessments.
- Brief the executive team on status and nature of security risks, and champion the overall strategy and execution to manage these risks. Communicate best practices and risks to all parts of the business.
- Maintains expertise on emerging technology and trends in gaming industry.
- Develop, communicate and implement security KPI’s and measure and report- out on progress of same.
- Work in cooperation with the Human Resources Department in overlapping matters including but not limited to workplace violence issues, sexual harassment and workplace employment incidents.
- Research, recommend, develop and implement Security awareness, education and training programs.
- Manage the Security department team including but not limited to: Department budgets and forecasts, scheduling of personnel, performance evaluations, hiring, discipline and training.
- Develops and enforces security standards and best practices.
- Ensures compliance with all laws and regulations.
- Oversees, manages, and ensures completion of all security reporting.
- Communicates safety/security concerns, actions.
- Quickly and effectively responds to all emergency situations.
- Resolves, documents and reports incidents and/or problems including those affecting clients, guests, and staff or operating issues.
- Determines staffing levels and track costs against budgets.
- Perform other broad security duties as needed/directed to accomplish the overall security mission.
- Use personal device/cellular phone for job related operational tasks, job duties, review of company documents, etc.
- Ensure that required licensing is maintained & updated.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:- At least 10 years of experience in a similar Security management role.
- Experience managing a 24x7 operational environment.
- Extensive knowledge of gaming regulations, state and federal laws.
- Strong knowledge of hotel/casino operational protocol.
- Working knowledge and understanding of casino/hotel investigations.
- Ability to successfully complete a physical agility test.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English.
- Polished appearance and demeanor.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain full knowledge and understanding of company and department rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
- At least 21 years of age.
Preferred:- Previous experience working in a large, luxury resort setting.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.