Assistant Security Manager - Mandalay Bay

MGM Resorts International; Nevada; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Employee discounts on hotels, F&B, and

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking on and off shift

Health & income protection

Professional development & networking

Job summary

Las Vegas, NV-based MGM Resorts International seeks a Security Assistant Manager to support daily operations and lead a team dedicated to keeping guests and staff safe. You will guide security activities, respond to escalations, and ensure policies and procedures align with company objectives.

The ideal candidate has security or leadership experience in hotel/casino environments, knowledge of incident documentation, and familiarity with surveillance or dispatch systems.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Previous security or leadership experience in hotel, resort, casino, or similar environment.
• Familiarity with security reporting systems, incident documentation, and surveillance/dispatch operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Security operations, providing direction, guidance, and support to Security personnel.
• Lead talent management: interviewing, hiring, training, development, and scheduling.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift briefings with operational updates and priorities.
• Respond to escalated guest, employee, and security incidents with sound judgment.
• Support leadership in implementing initiatives and achieving company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety protocols, and policies.
• Collaborate with departments and emergency responders for incident coordination.

Job description

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

As a Security Assistant Manager, you will support daily Security operations while leading and developing a team dedicated to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for our guests and employees. You will provide operational guidance, respond to escalated situations, and serve as a key connection between departmental leadership and frontline Security personnel to ensure consistent execution of policies, safety procedures, and company objectives.

The Day-to-day

• Oversee daily Security operations, providing direction, guidance, and support to Security personnel to ensure effective departmental performance.
• Lead talent management responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, employee development, and scheduling
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift briefings to communicate operational updates, security concerns, departmental priorities, and leadership expectations
• Respond to and resolve escalated guest, employee, and security-related incidents while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion
• Support departmental leadership in implementing operational initiatives, communicating expectations, and achieving company objectives
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, safety protocols, company policies, and established departmental procedures.
• Collaborate with internal departments, Security leadership, and emergency responders to coordinate incident response and address operational challenges

The Ideal Candidate

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Previous Security or leadership experience within a hotel, resort, casino, or similar operational environment, including familiarity with Security reporting systems, incident documentation, and surveillance or dispatch operations.

The Perks & Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• 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
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community