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Security Academy Instructor - Corporate

MGM Resorts International
Las Vegas, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Nov 2025
💰 $50,000/yr

About the role

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

The Security Academy Instructors contribute to the success of MGM properties by conducting security and non-security training, including Defensive Tactics training, to MGM Security Officers seeking promotion or who have recently joined the team.


THE STARTING RATE: $25 per hour

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

  • Instruct Security Officers courses on a variety of subjects in a professional manner.

  • Collaborate with Property Security, Human Resources, and The MGM Resorts University to ensure progression through training courses and testing for completion.

  • Assess training needs and implement training and learning opportunities all levels of the organization.

  • Conduct CPR instructor course based on American Heart Association requirements, and conduct Defensive Tactics Instructor Train the Trainer with strict adherence to MGMRI policy.

  • Plan and manage class schedules, enrollments, training spaces, materials and audio visual needs for training program.

  • Perform classroom set‐up and breakdown, material preparation, scheduling, inventory ordering and resource allocations.

  • Collaborate and maintain instructional guides and participant handouts for training program utilizing adult learning theories and curriculum design methods.

  • Evaluate pre‐ and post‐course data for measurement of learning quality, participation, satisfaction, performance and business impact.

  • Develop and recommend alternative training methods if needed.

  • Manage deadlines and resources and work with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

  • The schedule for this role is 10 pm to 6 am with weekends off


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • Must be 21 years of age or older

  • 2+ years of training/facilitation experience is required

  • Experience in defensive tactics training/facilitation is highly preferred

  • A background in security, military or law enforcement is preferred

  • Leadership experience in security, military or law enforcement is highly preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required

  • Ability to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays is required


THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

  • Comprehensive and competitive health insurance benefits

  • Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

  • Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more

  • Free meals in our employee dining room

  • Free parking on and off shift


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