Senior Director Team Security

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), as well as two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also operates a professional sports team performance center – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY.

About the role

The Senior Director Team Security for The New York Knicks will be accountable for developing and implementing proactive/preventative security measures and programs for the protection of MSG’s team personnel, players and family members both domestically and on a global basis as needed. This position will also support MSG’s business continuity and crisis management efforts. This position will be responsible for the execution of player-specific needs and appearances, in accordance with existing team and Madison Square Garden policies, guidelines and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a best-in-class security program for the NY Knicks, ensuring team personnel and players are always protected.
• In partnership with MSG’s Intelligence and Investigation team, conduct investigations involving game incidents that involve players, staff and others as necessary and directed.
• Travel with team throughout the course of the season (preseason, regular season and playoffs) and provide personal player security (ingress, egress, post-game, etc.) for all games at MSG and road games, working in tandem with team security and other related MSG personnel.
• Participate in the security planning and on-site management of security at selected special events including the NBA All-Star Games, Global Games, Drafts, Playoffs, and other special events.
• Coordinate, prepare and disseminate all relative information regarding player security to appropriate team personnel / executives and appropriate in-house staff (MSG/Command Center, etc.).
• Interact and coordinate efforts with all necessary team personnel and MSG staff on game nights.
• Provide personal security for family members as directed.
• Ensure the highest level of guest experience, while providing a secure environment, in all areas where the potential public/player interaction may exist.
• Responsible for communicating all relative information regarding player security to team executives and MSG staff on game nights – including those posts near the team locker rooms and related additional areas restricted to non-club personnel.
• Confer and provide information regarding operational and investigative situations when necessary.
• Work closely with the Director of Event Operations, Director of Building Security, Director of MSG Intelligence and the Director of Investigations to coordinate player activities when applicable.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

Requirements

• 12+ years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of security operations and management experience with a knowledge of events and/or sports operations
• Ability to develop and execute company and departmental standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and effectively articulate and manage security budgetary initiatives
• Strong background and experience in emergency planning/business continuity
• Ability to effectively provide close supervision, guidance, and structure to staff as needed
• Proven ability to assess, develop and successfully execute strategic internal and external security plans and quickly adapt to change as required by events
• Excellent verbal and written communication; organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and use sound business judgment while displaying tact, diplomacy and a commitment to company values
• Adept at maintaining a positive, open, approachable, and professional relationship with a diverse group of people
• Highly responsive to emergencies
• Experience working with law enforcement and coordinating security and safety needs for clients
• Specialized training in safety and security for high profile clients
• Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions without detailed instruction

Special Requirements

• Position requires substantial travel year-round
• Candidates will be expected to be able to travel often and endure long periods of standing and sitting with little to no notice
• Work hours are often fluid and not considered “normal” work hours while traveling during the season
• Candidates are required to be extremely flexible as travel plans are susceptible to delays and changes to accommodate team needs

Pay

$134,000—$260,000 USD

Benefits

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.