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EDWIN GATLIN

Las Vegas,United States

Summary

Extensive experience in administering and directing security operations, ensuring a safe environment for personnel and guests. Proven ability to advise management on policy improvements aligned with security regulations and operational standards. Demonstrated expertise in planning and coordinating comprehensive security programs, including loss prevention and incident investigations, while maintaining effective communication across departments. Skilled in budget management and resource allocation to optimize department performance and enhance security measures.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Director

Downtown Grand Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, United States
06.2014 - Current
  • Administer, direct, and review security operation programs to ensure a safe and secure environment for team members, guests and others
  • Advise management in improving and carrying out polices in accordance with security, hotel polices, gaming, state and federal regulations.
  • Served in the planning, coordinating, and directing security and safety programs to include loss prevention, parking/traffic control, patrolling of physical property, enforcement of statues and gaming regulations, inspection of facilities, and investigation of criminal acts.
  • Serve as the interface and liaison between security department and all other departments. Assisted as liaison for Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
  • Manage department's budget. Maintain FTE count and determine the best usage of manpower. Maintain weekly OT reports.
  • Conduct in-depth confidential investigations as deemed necessary to protect the assets, reputation and business integrity of the company, or as directed by senior management.

Security Director

Palms Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, United States
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • Administer, direct, and review security operation programs to ensure a safe and secure environment for team members, guests and others
  • Advise management in improving and carrying out polices in accordance with security, hotel polices, gaming, state and federal regulations.
  • Served in the planning, coordinating, and directing security and safety programs to include loss prevention, parking/traffic control, patrolling of physical property, enforcement of statues and gaming regulations, inspection of facilities, and investigation of criminal acts.
  • Serve as the interface and liaison between security department and all other departments. Assisted as liaison for Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
  • Manage department's budget. Maintain FTE count and determine the best usage of manpower. Maintain weekly OT reports.
  • Conduct in-depth confidential investigations as deemed necessary to protect the assets, reputation and business integrity of the company, or as directed by senior management.

Security Director

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, United States
12.1998 - 03.2013
  • Administer, direct, and review security operation programs to ensure a safe and secure environment for team members, guests and others
  • Advise management in improving and carrying out polices in accordance with security, hotel polices, gaming, state and federal regulations.
  • Served in the planning, coordinating, and directing security and safety programs to include loss prevention, parking/traffic control, K-9 program, patrolling of physical property, enforcement of statues and gaming regulations, inspection of facilities, and investigation of criminal acts.
  • Serve as the interface and liaison between security department and all other departments. Assisted as liaison for Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
  • Manage department's budget. Maintain FTE count and determine the best usage of manpower. Maintain weekly OT reports.
  • Maintain and manage the staff for the world's largest pool party, "REHAB" and a hotel staff up to 250 security officers

Education

Base Installation Secuity System Operator Course

Air Force
12-1994

Security Craftsman Course

Air Force
11-1994

Non Commision Officer Prep Course

Air Force
09-1989

Air Force - Honor Graduate-Air Base Ground Defense

Air Force
08-1986

Diploma -

D.H. Conley High School
Greenville
06-1986

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Customer service
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Conflict resolution
  • Security operations
  • Risk assessment
  • Incident investigation
  • Loss prevention
  • Staff training
  • Team leadership
  • Budget management
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emergency response
  • Safety and security regulations
  • Security management
  • Security team management
  • Investigation techniques
  • Safety and security procedures
  • Security officer development
  • Security team leadership
  • Personnel management
  • Incident response
  • Event security
  • Security officer training
  • Security training
  • Daily incident reporting
  • Risk mitigation
  • Access control
  • Policy implementation
  • Performance improvements
  • Crisis management
  • Policy development
  • Company risk management
  • Company risk mitigation
  • Daily status reports
  • Physical security
  • Emergency planning
  • Security awareness
  • Incident reporting
  • Reliability
  • Crime prevention
  • Employee relations
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • CRJ240B Hotel/Motel Security Course, Las Vegas
  • OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety, Las Vegas
  • Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation, Las Vegas
  • Narcotics-counter Terrorism in the Casino Environment, Las Vegas
  • Sexual Assault Prevention Training, Las Vegas
  • Techniques of Alcohol Management, Las Vegas
  • Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED, Las Vegas
  • Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar

Timeline

Security Director

Downtown Grand Hotel and Casino
06.2014 - Current

Security Director

Palms Hotel and Casino
03.2013 - 06.2014

Security Director

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
12.1998 - 03.2013

Base Installation Secuity System Operator Course

Air Force

Security Craftsman Course

Air Force

Non Commision Officer Prep Course

Air Force

Air Force - Honor Graduate-Air Base Ground Defense

Air Force

Diploma -

D.H. Conley High School

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