Specialist, Protective Security, FIFA World Cup 2026

Main Responsibilities

• Serve as an additional liaison with the Local Law Enforcement (LE) agencies and other federal entities for security planning involving close protection for teams and other clients as needed.
• Develop comprehensive security parameters for contract private security and FIFA hired security that are performing close protection functions and communicate properly with all stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team environment, sharing communication and briefing FIFA Security management on matters, issues or obstacles in the interest of security.
• Ability to learn new programs, extract information, and communicate in a variety of methods on an ongoing basis, ensuring knowledge of protective operations.
• Working knowledge of training programs aligned with FIFA interest and procedures, and the ability to design, present and implement training programs for private contractors and FIFA functional areas.
• Provide expertise in communicating requirements to affected functional areas for action and operational adjustments for teams, referees, VVIPs, distinguished guests and other client groups, as needed.
• Ability to adapt to particularly short notice information and communicate clearly and concisely adjustments to teams and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in communicating protective security challenges and probable solutions to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Associate degree or similar education / experience in security management or policy development, and event management.
• Minimum 8 years of experience working and managing in sporting events to be considered a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of training programs for close protection.
• Deep understanding of risk management, crisis response, and emergency preparedness.
• Proven track-record in building and/or managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders for a high-profile organization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working in multicultural environments.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools.