Manager - Security Special Events and Projects

Bally’s Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7 Daily Garage Parking

Job summary

Bally's is seeking a highly experienced security leader to oversee K9 and Executive Protection teams, staffing for pre-opening and live operations, and coordination with multiple resort departments. This role drives policy development, incident response, and regulatory compliance for major property openings and events.

The candidate will coordinate with the Illinois Gaming Board and local agencies, manage post staffing, access control, and emergency procedures, and serve as a primary liaison for

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

• 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

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.

Requirements

Role requirements

• Requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Must have outstanding organizational skills
• Must have the ability 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
• A bachelor’s degree with ten years of law enforcement or an equivalent role of casino security in like position is preferred
• A high school diploma or equivalent with five years of law enforcement, security, or casino security-related experience is required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Perform other duties as assigned
• 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.
• Manage security incidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, evacuations, suspicious activity, and other emergencies; coordinate response with resort leadership and appropriate 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate with Event Sales, Convention Services, Banquets and Catering, Theater and Entertainment, Facilities and Engineering, Transportation, Guest Services, Hotel Operations, vendors, and contractors.
• Coordinate with the Security Department Manager to ensure all security requirements are met and all event posts are properly staffed and covered.
• Attend pre-convention and pre-event meetings to identify client needs and provide appropriate security recommendations and support.
• 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.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, systems, and standards for property openings, expansions, renovations, new venues, and major projects.
• Manage resort and casino pre-opening security projects, including staffing, post assignments, access control, emergency procedures, equipment, inspections, testing, and operational readiness.
• Manage the K9 team, Executive Protection team, armed personnel, contractors, and event security resources.

About Bally's

We're Bally's, and we've always been born to entertain.

Since the Ballyverse began way back in 1932, we've been creating engaging experiences everywhere, in a way that's accessible for everyone. Across Casinos & Resorts, Interactive, and Corporate, from the gaming floor to peoples' phones, we bring the thrill wherever our customers want to play.

But none of it would be possible without our people. Our team of 11,500 diverse minds who love what they do, celebrate each other's wins, and find fun in creating moments that matter. Whether you're energized by guest connection, technical innovation, and both, there's a place for you at Bally's.