Director of Security and Surveillance

FUNCTION

The Director of Security/Safety and Surveillance is responsible and accountable for the overall operation of the Security/Surveillance department. Ensures the physical security and safety aspects of the property. Implements programs to safeguard the welfare and assets of all guests and areas of operation.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive but a general illustration. It may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary.

• Ensure the physical security and safety compliance of the Company to include employees, guests, and property.
• Reviews, revises, maintains, and implements the organization’s fire prevention, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Implement programs to safeguard the welfare and assets of all guests and areas of operation.
• Conducts inspections to identify fire, safety, and security risks; recommends and implements solutions.
• Assists with the preparation of the yearly security and surveillance budget.
• Comply with all OSHA standards and collaborate with leadership to identify safety opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Review staffing levels to maintain budgeted levels of employment. Delegate authority and assign responsibilities.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to include community involvement.
• Manages property emergency and disaster plans conducting annual training exercises with employees.
• Ensure the property complies with minimum age requirements in the gaming area. Managing all violations appropriately.
• Ensure surveillance personnel maintain and use video/audio surveillance equipment to monitor gaming activities using multiple monitors; maintain surveillance over monetary transactions and stations; document monetary transactions for procedural inconsistencies; prepare and maintain logs/reports; and maintain communication with other departments.
• Review, analyze, and determine equipment needs and installation of cameras, and works with applicable vendors to manage projects and ensure all requirements and expectations are met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leads direct reports who supervise employees through staffing, training, and performance management.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of security and surveillance departments.
• Oversees and coordinates the workflow of assigned staff and departments to ensure projects are completed in a timely and quality manner.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and security operations.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills within the safety and security field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local government, and gaming laws. Innkeeper Laws, ABC control regulation, OSHA, and Health Department regulations.
• Knowledge of modern technologies and advancements in security and surveillance services.
• Assume charge of all operations in the event of a security alert.
• Public relations and customer service skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to assume overall responsibility relative to the performance of the security department.
  
  

Education, Training, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of experience in security/surveillance management and patron/property liability of high-volume business.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and the functioning of machines.

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