Mr. Zajic

Alan Zajic

Independent Security Consultant

AWZ Consulting

Alan W. Zajic, CPP, CSP, CFE is a Nevada licensed, Board Certified independent security consultant specializing in hospitality, gaming, nightclubs and retail security environments primarily in Nevada. He has over 35 years of practical hands on experience in security and surveillance operations to include Security Director for the Sahara Tahoe and High Sierra resorts in Lake Tahoe as well as corporate security for Del E. Web, Corp. in Nevada.

Mr. Zajic is a member of ASIS International where he holds the designation of Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and is currently a Council Vice President with oversight of the Hospitality, Entertainment and Tourism Security Council, Gaming and Wagering Protection Council and the Investigations Council. He is actively involved in the Northern Nevada and Las Vegas Chapters as well as the international security community. He was awarded the ASIS International “Outstanding Council Chairman of the year” for 2010.

Mr. Zajic is a member of the International Association of Certified Surveillance Professionals (IACSP) where he holds the designation of Certified Surveillance Professional (CSP) and is a member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC). He is also a subject matter expert and Track Advisor for the American Gaming Association.

Mr. Zajic is an instructor for the University of Nevada at Reno in the Gaming Management Program and is Coordinator of Security and Surveillance programs for the International Gaming Institute at UNLV and an instructor in security and surveillance applications. He is frequently requested to present sessions at international security conferences and for various organizations throughout the country.

Mr. Zajic is co-author of the book “Casino Security and Gaming Surveillance”, has written numerous professional articles and has been media interviewed internationally on various security and surveillance topics. In addition he is frequently requested to perform the services of a Forensic Security Consultant (Expert Witness) in gaming, hospitality, retail, bars, nightclubs, and multi-unit housing environments nationally.
His practice areas include forensic consulting, management consulting, major incident management, policy and procedure development and he conducts tailored training programs for gaming operations.

Mr. Zajic can be contacted at 775-835-0500 or alanwzajic@aol.com

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