Manager - Security Special Events and Projects

Full-Time

On-site

Salary: $80,625 USD per year

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Bally's Chicago River West
777 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60654, USA

Responsiblities:

• Manage the K9 team, Executive Protection team, armed personnel, contractors, and event-specific security resources.
• Manage resort and casino pre-opening security projects, including staffing, post assignments, access control, emergency procedures, equipment, inspections, testing, and operational readiness.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, systems, and standards for property openings, expansions, renovations, new venues, and major projects.
• Plan and execute customized security and crowd-management operations for conventions, concerts, theater performances, weddings, banquets, corporate summits, VIP visits, dignitary details, and other special events.
• Attend pre-convention and pre-event meetings to identify client needs and provide appropriate security recommendations and support.
• Coordinate with the Security Department Manager to ensure all security requirements are met and all event posts are properly staffed and covered.
• Coordinate with Event Sales, Convention Services, Banquets and Catering, Theater and Entertainment, Facilities and Engineering, Transportation, Guest Services, Hotel Operations, vendors, and contractors.
• Serve as the primary security liaison for VIPs, celebrities, executives, dignitaries, and government protection details, including close protection, motorcade operations, private floor sweeps, secure routes, and restricted-access areas.
• Serve as a point of contact for the Illinois Gaming Board and coordinate with all relevant local, county, state, and federal law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, regulatory, and public safety agencies.
• Coordinate agency and contractor support for traffic control, emergency access, perimeter security, crowd management, communications, protective operations, inspections, and special-event requirements.
• Manage security incidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, evacuations, suspicious activity, and other emergencies; coordinate response with resort leadership and appropriate public safety agencies.
• Conduct briefings, assessments, drills, and post-event reviews; prepare detailed reports and ensure compliance with company policies, Illinois Gaming Board requirements, applicable laws, regulations, and security procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Benefits:

• $7 Daily Garage Parking

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board
• A high school diploma or equivalent with five years of law enforcement, security, or casino security-related experience is required
• A bachelor’s degree with ten years of law enforcement or an equivalent role of casino security in like position is preferred
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to interact with a variety of people
• Must have flexible availability with scheduling, including shifts and days off
• Must be able to adapt and thrive in a fluid, high-stress, and fast-paced environment
• Must have outstanding organizational skills
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Frequently required to walk, run, kneel, stretch, push, twist, bend, and lift
• Requires visual acuity to perform close-up activities and peripheral oversight
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a keyboard
• Must be able to read, speak, and correspond in the English language
• The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Must have outstanding organizational skills
• Must be able to adapt and thrive in a fluid, high-stress, and fast-paced environment
• Must have flexible availability with scheduling, including shifts and days off
• Must have the ability to interact with a variety of people
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the…