Scott Kelly
North Las Vegas
Summary
Proven Security Officer with over 15 years experience in ensuring the safety and security of guests, staff, property and assets. Military trained, extremely focused, communicative, and detail oriented. Adept to handle a wide variety of high stress and difficult situations with authority and integrity. Enjoys teaching others in defense and de-escalation tactics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
MGM Resorts International
11.2022 - Current
- Defensive Tactics Instructor conducting training sessions for both new and current officers.
- Incident Report Writer recording incidents and observations in a detailed and concise way and interviewing witnesses to complete and submit reports.
- Act as the main point of contact in any emergency situation, both medical and physical altercations.
- Respond quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Leverage verbal and/or physical techniques to investigate suspicious activity and resolve conflict/concerns.
- Anticipate and address risks to ensure guest and property safety without oversight.
- Approach medical emergencies in a calm and professional matter, request emergency personnel as needed.
- Detain guests or unauthorized persons found breaking MGM Policy or Nevada State Gaming Laws and work with Law Enforcement accordingly.
- Execute security rules and procedures and promptly escort non-compliant individuals of property.
- Check and verify photo identification prior to casino floor access.
- Screen guests and prevent passage of prohibited articles is restricted areas.
- Remain calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Confidently protect both guests and other staff members from physical threats.
- Identify weak spots on specific sites and pay them extra attention.
- View CCTV footage of sorting areas to catch theft incidents as they occur
- Monitor and authorize the arrival and departure of vehicles and car
- Enforce company rules and policies for staff and guests
- Work as part of a collaborative team
Security Officer
Tropicana
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked as a Dispatcher acting as a communication hub between casino, hotel and other Security Officers.
- Responded to calls and requests for security assistance, and relaying concise instructions to Security Officers.
- Protected casino assets, monitoring assigned areas, and reporting unusual or suspicious behavior.
- Trained new Security Officers on security policy and procedures.
- Ensured the enforcement of state casino laws including (but not limited to) the identification and removal of underage guests from the casino floor.
- Compiled evidence for management and Law Enforcement after prosecutable incidents.
- Validator drops and table game fills
- Handled security issues in a timely manner.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled grounds by foot.
- Reported safety concerns both in writing and verbally
- Acted as the main point of contact in all emergency situations.
- Approached incidents calmly and professionally.
- Requested Law Enforcement or Medical Personnel as needed.
- Worked as part of a collaborative team.
Security Officer
Boyd Gaming
01.2015 - 05.2021
- Trained new Security Officers on company regulations and proper search protocols.
- Worked as a Dispatcher watching casino operations for suspicious activities and monitored compliance with rules, state laws, and regulations.
- Maintained the casinos integrity by keeping it operating at a safe level through forsight and both physical and mental attributes/skills.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain a safe environment for both guests and staff.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Assigned to multiple sites, with good adaptation to new systems.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory controls.
- Responded to on-site medical incidents and worked with emergency personnel as needed
- Worked as part of a collaborative team.
Security Officer
MGM Resorts International
12.2014 - 03.2017
- Handled security issues in a timely manner.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting casino access.
- Executed security rules and procedures and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Compiled evidence for management and law enforcement after prosecutable incidents.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Requested law enforcement as needed.
- Responded to on-site medical incidents and worked with emergency personnel as needed
- Acted as the main point of contact in emergency situations and in accordance with company protocols.
- Enforced company rules and policies.
- Worked as part of a collaborative team.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University Stanislaus
Turlock, California07.1993
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Chabot Community College
Hayward, California08.1991
High School Diploma - General Study
Newark Memorial High School
Newark, California06.1989
Skills
- Defensive tactics certified and instructor
- Accurately documenting incidents and observations in clear, detailed legible reports
- Knowledge of casino regulations
- Excellent observation and surveillance expertise
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Great attention to detail and threat management
- Physical fitness and high level of integrity
- Dispatch
- CPR certified
- AED certified
- Military trained in combat and combat life saver
Timeline
Security Officer
MGM Resorts International
11.2022 - Current
Security Officer
Tropicana
05.2021 - 10.2022
Security Officer
Boyd Gaming
01.2015 - 05.2021
Security Officer
MGM Resorts International
12.2014 - 03.2017
High School Diploma - General Study
Newark Memorial High School
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University Stanislaus
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Chabot Community College
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