Director of Safety & Security

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Venue Security
• Oversight of all digital camera systems and record retention
• Management of 24/7 internal security staff, including Manager/Coordinator and policies/procedures
• Creation and oversight of venue safety plans, emergency action plans, and event action plans
• Conduct and oversee training and tabletop emergency exercises for building, company, and events
• Create building access plans and systems
• Event Security
• Establish positive and collaborative relationships with Police, Fire, EMS, and other governmental agencies and schedule services as needed
• Create Event plans, staffing plans and dot maps
• Contract administrator of Event Staff security personnel
• Oversight of special event security planning, staffing and operations for all events hosted by the club
• Point of contact for contract and HR functions of special duty personnel, contract security, security vendors, and other governmental agency personnel
• Manage match day equipment including touchless screening equipment
• Work with Event services staff to address concerns and for policy enforcement
• Fan policies enforcement for all events including registered supporter groups
• Execute action plans for any inclement weather during matches and major events
• Overall management, administration, and assessment of security operations
• Other security functions as assigned

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 3-5 years working in sports & entertainment or large venues in a security function
• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, Sport/Event Management, Law, or Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with event technology, incident reporting, and other physical security systems
• Strong written and oral communication, interview, and collaboration experience

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• 5-10 years working in sports & entertainment venues in a security function
• Law enforcement contacts on the federal, state, and local level
• Command of Large-scale special event coordination with security and local law enforcement
• Advanced knowledge of event logistics, planning, budgeting, and implementation
• Prior knowledge and experience with Safety act certification
• Multi-lingual or Bi-lingual English and Spanish
• Professional certifications (CSSP, AVSS, CPP, etc.) in Security

Work environment

• Flexible work schedule inclusive of nights, weekends, and holidays required
• Bending, lifting, and repeated movements including lifting 15-20 pounds
• Indoor and outdoor events in all weather conditions