Director of Security

Golden Nugget Danville; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA)

Dental

Vision

Life/AD&D

Disability (Short-term)

Disability (Long-term)

401k with match

Job summary

Golden Nugget Danville is seeking a senior Security leader to guide the Security Department under the General Manager, ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, and exceptional guest service. The role requires strategic planning, staff development, and effective collaboration with law enforcement and regulators.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in security leadership within a casino/hotel, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to obtain a gaming license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven or more years at Security Manager level or above in a high-volume casino/hotel.
• Proven leadership of 50+ security or law enforcement staff.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to obtain a gaming license and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Security Department.
• Ensure compliance with IGB Rules, federal/state laws, and company policies.
• Maintain guest service excellence while managing security operations.
• Develop policies and standards to improve safety and efficiency.
• Monitor safety systems and ensure proper staffing and scheduling.
• Foster relationships with regulatory agencies and law enforcement.
• Train and supervise Security Managers, Supervisors, and Officers.
• Respond to incidents and coordinate with authorities as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Job purpose

Under the direction of the General Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing strategic direction, guidance, support, and oversight to ensure the successful operation and continuous progress of the Security Department.

Duties and responsibilities

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) Rules and Regulations, Federal and State laws and regulations, and Company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Consistently deliver positive, courteous, and professional guest service in all interactions with guests, visitors, vendors, and fellow employees.
• Create and administer policies, procedures, and standards that maintain compliance and elevate operational efficiencies.
• Establish measures/metrics and audit adherence to guidelines and standards related to security and safety.
• Ensure monitoring and safety systems for the property are working correctly and are being used appropriately by staff.
• Ensure the purchase, maintenance and retention of tools, equipment, vehicles, and all assets are required for safe, effective, and efficient operations.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and scheduling to best manage labor costs while maintaining outstanding guest service and safety.
• Cultivate excellent relationships with regulatory agencies and local law enforcement to ensure the sharing of information as well as their awareness, trust, and support.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.
• Ensure essential training is conducted for Security.
• Implement departmental and property procedures, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate Security Managers, Supervisors, and Officers.
• Detain persons for probable cause for the purpose of notifying law enforcement.
• Recruit, select, train, coach, counsel, recognize and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce excellence in business operations and guest service.
• Stay abreast of current trends and practices within area of responsibility and communicate pertinent information to management, peers, direct reports, and employees as appropriate.
• Promote positive public/employee relations at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility.
• Safeguard the confidential information of all employees, department, and company records.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.
• Ensure prompt and discrete notification to senior management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts and/or internal ethics violations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Seven (7) or more years at Security Manager level or above in a high-volume casino/hotel environment is required.
• Demonstrated success in leading a team of 50 or more security or law enforcement department members is required.
• Must have strong skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to obtain a gaming license.
• Must have solid planning, time management, decision‑making, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced multi‑tasking, hands‑on environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
• Ability to work overtime, irregular hours and occasionally travel.

Benefits

• Medical (HSA available with High Deductible Health Plans)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life, AD&D (including voluntary options for employee, spouse, and/or children)
• Short‑term Disability
• Long‑term Disability
• 401k with match