Overview
Director of Security Jobs in Virginia, United States at Bristol Associates, Inc. – Executive Search
Title: Director of Security
Company: Bristol Associates, Inc. – Executive Search
Location: Virginia, United States
Our executive search firm is conducting a search for a growing casino destination that promotes a culture where employees feel valued, respected, and supported in their professional growth.
Overview:
The Director of Security will oversee the day-to-day management of security and valet operations, ensuring a positive guest experience, strong client relations, and a consistently professional and courteous image. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing and executing an effective staging plan, optimizing the use of the property’s layout to maximize parking capacity. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Hospitality.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall operation of the Security and Valet Department
- Continually monitor staffing to ensure adequate coverage for all anticipated business requirements and compliance with Security and Valet Department minimum staffing submission
- Develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure the protection of all company assets as well as the safety and welfare of guests and team members
- Develops and implements Security and Valet departmental budgets
- Responsible for the physical safety of natural persons, the physical safeguarding of assets, and the protection of the property of both the patron and the slot machine licensee from illegal activity
- Collaborates with the human resources department or its functional equivalent, the design, implementation, and enforcement of a system for the issuance of access badges and temporary access credentials
- Responsible for recording of any unusual incidents within the licensed facility in which the security department is involved
- Responsible for the identification and immediate notification to supervisors of any persons who requires exclusion or ejection from the facility
- Performs all the duties and responsibilities required under the system of internal controls that were approved
- Must immediately notify the Virginia State Police upon detecting the presence of a person possessing a weapon
- Responsible for the provision of immediate notice to supervisors designated in the internal controls and the casino compliance representatives and the Virginia State Police at the licensed facility upon detecting any person who is engaging in or attempting to engage in, or who is suspected of cheating, theft, embezzlement, a violation of this part or other illegal activities
- Keeps abreast of crimes and trends with the Virginia Lottery Gaming Control Board and local law enforcement through establishment of mutual rapport
- Directs internal investigations
- Manage and maintain audit department contact with team members to clarify, explain or provide data/information
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- At least five years of progressive security leadership experience in a casino gaming environment
- Advanced technical knowledge of slot machine systems
- Background and knowledge of security operations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, safety, investigation, and legal issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skill
- Excellent leadership/motivation skills
- Excellent organization and planning skills
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About Bristol Associates, Inc. – Executive Search:
Bristol Associates, Inc. is a boutique executive recruiting firm that specializes in highly focused, personalized searches in all verticals for the following industries: Casino Gaming, Facility and Concession, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Hotel and Resort, Nonprofit, Restaurant, and Travel, Tourism, and Attraction.
As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe that people and connections have always been the core of our organization. We concentrate on building lasting, real relationships with clients, candidates, and within our own team. Our tenured recruiters have unrivaled experience, professional expertise, and comprehensive industry knowledge, and our ever-expanding database and long-standing, valuable contacts in our extensive network allow us to source and deliver the best talent in today's market. That's the recipe Bristol Associates has used to place executive talent with leading companies for over 55 years.
