Vice President Security/Chief Security

Job Summary

The VP of Security will direct the Security Department in protecting the people, property, and assets of the organization. Ensures a safe and secure property for guests, tribal members, and team members across the entire reservation.

Job Description

• Develops and implements strategies appropriate to the area of the property. Provides law enforcement for the Tribal Member residential areas; provides law enforcement and a level of guest service consistent with our rating standards to guests of the Resort; and provides a safe working environment for Team Members.
• Directs the staffing, supervision, and training of all Security personnel including technical, compliance as well as guest service.
• Ensures that all applicable federal, state, local, and organizational laws and rules and regulations are enforced, including those related to the prevention of crime, traffic, and parking regulations.
• Maximizes available resources to protect and ensure guests are safe, secure and feel comfortable while anywhere on property.
• Develops emergency and contingency plans for tribal members, guests, team members, and the company property; oversees the development of training programs to communicate the plans to tribal team members and team members.
• Oversees all investigations performed by Security Department; reviews all incidents and related reports involving guests and/or team members to determine whether safety precautions were overlooked; makes recommendations for changes/improvements as needed.
• Develops the partnerships, relationships, and communication channels necessary to position the department to achieve business results and effectively respond to problems or emergencies. Develops those partnerships, relationships, and communication channels at all levels of the organization including Senior Management, and with internal and external agencies including the Gaming Commission, Viejas Fire Department, Federal, State, County and City officials.
• Directs the budget planning process, adheres to budget, monitors performance against budget and makes changes based on business priorities.
• Acts with discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive material; required to sign and adhere to a Confidentiality Agreement.
• Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained.
• Adheres to all company and department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hiring Preference

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with tribal and federal law, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians applies Native American preference in hiring.