About the position
The Security Sr. Manager – Armed Training is responsible for creating, organizing, maintaining, and implementing all aspects of the Wynn / Encore Las Vegas armed training, tactics, and development program. This individual will schedule all training programs associated with firearms, defensive tactics and use of force, in accordance with the department’s approved course curriculum and lesson plans.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the training and development of all armed Security personnel at the Wynn / Encore Las Vegas.
- Manage and implement all Security Training academies, firearms qualification process, in-service sustainment training, compliance training, and all other authorized Security training programs.
- Provide group and one-on-one instruction to armed personnel and potential new-hire applicants in firearm safety, marksmanship, defensive tactics, and use of force.
- Interpret, apply, and adhere to established approved training course curriculum, lesson plans, and standard operating procedures.
- Develop and analyze course content through advanced knowledge in law enforcement or military concepts such as emergency response, marksmanship, firearms safety, defensive tactics, tactical firearm response concepts, use of force, and de-escalation techniques.
- Collaborate with the Crisis Management & Response team to develop and implement scenarios and reality-based training programs.
- Evaluate armed personnel skills and proficiency, maintain accurate training records, identify remedial needs, and document administrative activities required by company policy.
- Coordinate and conduct firearm qualification sessions and consult in armed personnel selection processes.
- Assist with management of the department’s Field Training Officer (FTO) program for armed and unarmed personnel.
- Ensure all Security training programs are conducted within Wynn Learning & Development policies and guidelines.
- Research, analyze, and recommend professional development activities to maintain industry knowledge of current technology, equipment, tactics, and emergency response techniques.
Requirements
- Knowledge of local/federal laws and legal issues pertaining to hotel and casino environments.
- Armed military or law enforcement experience involving use of force, tactical shooting, tactical movement, defensive tactics, and critical decision making.
- Ability to demonstrate extensive technical knowledge of basic and advanced training techniques.
- Certified instructor in First Aid and CPR is required within 6 months of hire date, and advanced emergency medical instructor certification such as BLS, Stop the Bleed, or similar level of care, within 1 year.
- Certification as CSRO or RSO is required within 3 months of hire date.
- Previous experience in curriculum development and assessment.
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- Nevada Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW) or a law enforcement HR-218 designation is required at time of hire.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on operational demands.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Ability to obtain a Nevada Gaming License, Alcohol Awareness card, and Nevada driver’s license and must be maintained at all times for this position.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience leading in a team environment and ability to effectively communicate a vision across all levels of the department.
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or equivalent major/experience.
- Formal instructor level experience in a military or law enforcement training academy, with specific instruction in weapons, use of force, handcuffing and defensive tactics.
- Experience as a former SWAT or other tactical response team experience.
- Prior experience testifying in a court of law.
- POST level Firearms Instructor Certification (FIC) or equivalent.
- Certified armorer for Sig Sauer, Glock, and/or H&K firearms.
