David Magalnik
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic Security Manager with extensive experience at Casino Lodge, excelling in investigations and incident response. Proven leadership in coordinating large-scale events and tactical training. Skilled in report writing and conflict resolution, ensuring safety and compliance while fostering a proactive security culture. Recognized for enhancing operational readiness and team performance.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Manager & Events Coordinator
Casino Lodge
Las Vegas
2024 - 2026
- Oversaw daily security operations and personnel
- Coordinated security for events and large-scale activities
- Conducted investigations using Reid Technique methods
- Responded to escalated incidents requiring leadership decisions
- Maintained detailed reports and documentation
Security Officer / SST Officer / Field Training Officer (FTO)
The Venetian – Palazzo
Las Vegas
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Promoted through multiple roles including Security Saturation Team Officer, (SST), and Field Training Officer (FTO).
- Engaged in specialized tactical training with LVMPD to enhance operational readiness
- Participated in active shooter and high-risk scenario training using “simunitions”
- Executed room entry, breaching, and clearing operations to ensure safety and compliance
- Developed and delivered training for new officers to foster skills and knowledge retention
- Responded to emergencies and critical incidents
- Completed detailed reports using iTrak
Security Officer / Investigator / Firearms Instructor
Mandalay Bay Resort
Las Vegas
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Promoted through multiple roles including Investigator and Firearms Instructor
- Conducted investigations involving theft, fraud, narcotics activity, and internal misconduct
- Assisted investigations in coordination with LVMPD, including serious incidents
- Reviewed CCTV, access logs, and evidence
- Conducted interviews using Reid Technique
- Provided firearms instruction
- Prepared detailed investigative reports
Security Officer
Silverton Casino Hotel
Las Vegas
- Maintained safety and security in a high-traffic casino environment
- Completed detailed incident reports using iTrak
- Managed lost and found operations using Chargerback software
- Utilized Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe for documentation
- Participated in meetings via Microsoft Teams
- Responded to incidents and provided strong guest service
Security Experience
Las Vegas
- Security operations across multiple casino properties
- Patrol, surveillance, and incident response
- Report writing and documentation
- Conflict resolution and guest service
Skills
- Investigations & Interview Techniques
- Security Operations & Incident Response
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Tactical Training (SST)
- Report Writing (iTrak) (Cyrun)
- CCTV & Surveillance Systems
- Chargerback (Lost & Found)
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Adobe
- Teams
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
Certification
- Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation
- LVMPD Certification – IED Response and Recognition
- CPR Certification (FEMA-coordinated) (expired)
Additional Security Experience
Las Vegas, NV, Security operations across multiple casino properties, Patrol, surveillance, and incident response, Report writing and documentation, Conflict resolution and guest service
Timeline
Security Officer / SST Officer / Field Training Officer (FTO)
The Venetian – Palazzo
01.2013 - 01.2018
Security Officer / Investigator / Firearms Instructor
Mandalay Bay Resort
01.2001 - 01.2006
Security Officer
Silverton Casino Hotel
Security Experience
Security Manager & Events Coordinator
Casino Lodge
2024 - 2026