DIRECTOR OF SECURITY

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Director of Security is responsible for managing the Security Shift Managers and the day-to-day operations of the Security Department to ensure the safety and security of patrons and employees, as well as the safeguarding of all Belterra Casino Resort property. They are also responsible for ensuring that casino operations are conducted in accordance with State Gaming Regulations, and that casino patrons are not engaged in illegal activities.

The Directory of Security:

• Delivers superior internal and external guest service. Resolves guest complaints and ensures that the highest level of guest service is rendered at all times.
• Responsible for hiring, training, motivating, evaluating, and supervising the management staff on all shifts to ensure they receive adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.
• Understands department objectives, standards, guidelines, and budget to achieve effective supervision of department.
• Communicates effectively and timely with all other members of Security Leadership.
• Establishes and maintains training and development procedures to ensure extraordinary guest service standards are achieved.
• Ensures that all company and departmental procedures are followed; assists various local, state and federal authorities in various activities and investigations to ensure that procedures and laws are observed.
• Maintains current information on local criminal activity, etc., to ensure the protection of company assets, guests and team members; develops and maintains communications with law enforcement agencies and security personnel of other gaming facilities.
• Maintains a respectful and transparent relationships with the Indiana Gaming Commission.
• Provides support to departmental management in the event of sensitive and/or dangerous situations involving terminations, thefts, team member or guest issues, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring training is conducted on various topics such as: CPR/AED, First-Aid, Bomb Search & Recognition, Underage Awareness & Prevention, Emergency Action Planning, Report Writing, investigation of accidents, etc.
• Establishes, implements, and monitors emergency procedures to ensure prompt and safe handling of emergencies including but not limited to fire, flood, evacuation, man-overboard, severe weather, active shooter, bomb threat, etc.  May act as the On-Scene Leader for any life safety emergency on the vessel to ensure safety of casino guests, employees and property.  Responsible for scheduling, coordination, and execution of emergency response plan training/practice sessions and submission of such plan to the IGC on an annual basis in accordance with the rules outlined at 68 IAC 8-2.
• Maintains a high level of awareness as to criminal and civil laws as it pertains to Belterra Resort and conducts investigations where required.
• Coordinates security investigation efforts with outside law enforcement agencies to ensure proper handling of criminal violations of patrons or employees; may occasionally appear in court in criminal or civil proceedings.
• Works with various departments to design and conduct highly sensitive investigations to facilitate fact-finding probe into potentially illegal or inappropriate activities.
• Prepare complete and accurate reports to ensure that management is kept abreast of security related incidents.
• Responsible for transportation standards and the maintenance of department vehicles.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the VP/General Manager.

Qualifications

• Five years or more of Security management experience, or related experience in Law Enforcement / Military / Hospitality
• Associates degree or higher, preferred
• CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens Certification, preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening.
• Must possess good driving record.
• Thorough understanding of civil and criminal laws.
• Basic knowledge of county and state ordinances.
• Knowledge of gaming regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of electronic, video, and