Preliminary Investigator

Wynn Resorts•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wynn Las Vegas (WLV) Preliminary Investigator is responsible for protecting company assets and providing a safe environment for team members and guests. This role involves interviewing, summarizing, and writing comprehensive security reports to memorialize incidents that occur on property. Key duties include maintaining records for auditing, supporting departmental success, upholding company standards, and ensuring excellent guest and team member experiences. The investigator will meticulously document various incidents using security incident reports and relevant forms, and will be proficient in computer programs such as iTrak, Opera, and HotSOS for documentation and inquiries. The position also entails conducting minor investigations, securing evidence, collaborating with outside agencies and other investigative departments, offering emergency medical assistance, and maintaining clear communication with management. Additionally, the investigator will perform basic Security Officer duties, maintain confidentiality, contribute to departmental performance, and manage guest relations with patience and diplomacy.

Requirements

21 years of age or above.
Will be required to obtain and maintain registration or a work card issued by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Must be able to acquire and maintain any licensing or active work cards required for this position at all times, to include a valid driver’s license.
CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
High school or equivalent degree required.
Previous Guest Relations Experience required.
Requires general computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Must possess outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.
Candidate must have fluent knowledge of chemicals, SDS, personal protection equipment, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as policy and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and other related documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from other employees or guests.
Fluency in English required.
Ability to write detailed instructions and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations.
Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to decipher various reports and maintain reports upon request.
Moderate physical ability such as lift or maneuver at least fifty (50) pounds.
Varied instances of standing/walking.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to interact with guests in a professional manner.
Ability to work varying-schedules to reflect the business needs of the property.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
Security, Law Enforcement or customer service experience with a minimum of 3 years in the hotel/casino industry is preferred.
Second language a plus.

Responsibilities

Protect company assets and provide a safe environment for team members and guests.
Interview, summarize, and write comprehensive security reports to memorialize incidents that occur on property.
Maintain records and processes for auditing purposes.
Support department team members and maximize opportunities for departmental success.
Maintain all company standards.
Ensure excellent guest and team member experience.
Effectively document all incidents and events into security incident reports, ensuring these reports will be complete and accurate relevant to the incident.
Effectively identify and use all forms and documents that are relevant within Preliminary Investigations.
Effectively make use of the iTrak computer program and become knowledgeable in basic procedures including, but not limited to, adding participants, transferring media files and forms, conducting supplemental reports, completing detailed and accurate incident reports and printing and emailing reports.
Proofread incident reports and prepare them to be approved by members of Security management.
Correctly identify affected persons and potential witnesses that are involved in incidents and events and ensuring the proper procedures are implemented, such as issuing statements to affected persons, collecting contact information from witnesses, advising lost property claimants to contact Lost and Found Services.
Effectively gather pertinent information and determine if and when an incident report is necessary.
Effectively make use of the computer program Opera and conduct inquiries in guest(s) folios along with gathering information and history from guests and specific patrons using gathered contact and other information.
Effectively make use of the computer program HotSOS and become knowledgeable with initiating work order requests, providing specific issues and locations and providing additional information when necessary.
Conduct minor investigations in conjunction with incident reports.
Conduct the correct procedures and provide the proper documents that are relevant to the incident.
Document and correct any types of conditions or hazards that have contributed to incidents.
Effectively collect and secure any and all evidence related to incidents and affected persons and ensures the proper chain of custody is followed.
Provide assistance to outside agencies and organizations.
Work extensively with other investigative departments and provide information and specific details when necessary.
Evaluate conditions of guests or employees and offer emergency medical assistance and other services and ensure that affected persons receive the best possible assistance and care.
Provide follow up and contact information to affected guests and employees when necessary.
Maintain a direct line of communication with members of shift and department management and ensure proper notifications of incidents and events are conducted in the correct manner.
Provide assistance and support to supervisors, managers and directors in other departments along with providing information and notifications of incidents within their field.
Perform all basic functions and duties of Security Officer.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Perform all functions and duties assigned by Security shift management and directors.
React rationally to high stress situations while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Actively contributes to the departmental performance, and the accuracy, confidentiality, and thoroughness of departmental policies and procedures; records and reports.
Delivers and maintains a maximum level of property-wide service and satisfaction.
Contributes to company-wide communication and best practices.
Assists in providing training opportunities for team members.
Keeps informed of all new developments within the department.
Effectively manages internal and external guest relations, which may require levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
Responsible for addressing guest issues as appropriate.
Generates necessary written reports regarding security-related incidents involving guests, team members and/or the facility.
Collects and logs evidence related to security incidents and demonstrates proper chain of custody.
Assists with scene management during the initial moments of a security incident.
Ensures that all security reports are submitted in a timely manner.
Becomes familiar with hazardous materials used on property, and all applicable laws, rules and regulations governing same.
Maintains relevant knowledge of industry through continuing education and training.
Works with guest claims/risk management to mitigate liability to the company while maintaining the highest quality of guest service.
Performs any other job-related duties as assigned.