Specialist, Team Base Camp Security - FIFA World Cup 26™

Key Responsibilities

This role provides site-level security delivery oversight for Team Base Camp venues that consist of the Hotel and Training Site that a participating national football team will occupy throughout FIFA World Cup 2026TM. Intended to be a home away from home, a Team Base Camp (TBC) refers to a team’s headquarters where they stay and perform necessary functions to compete at the FIFA World Cup 2026TM.

• Ensure assigned Team Base Camp sites are operationally ready for security delivery prior to and throughout tournament operations
• Verify that private security personnel are correctly briefed, trained, and deployed in accordance with their assigned duties and post orders
• Confirm that security infrastructure and equipment (access control points, barriers, CCTV, lighting, radios, signage, etc.) are installed (where applicable), functional, and appropriately configured
• Conduct readiness checks and daily operational verifications at assigned Team Base Camp sites
• Validate that access control arrangements and security zoning are implemented as approved
• Liaise with site owners to ensure security measures are in place and that contracted services are delivered
• Act as the on-site security focal point for assigned Team Base Camp sites during tournament-time operations, primarily when a Team is in residence
• Oversee daily security operations, including access control, patrols, Team protection measures (where applicable), and response readiness
• Maintain situational awareness across assigned sites and adjust deployment as operational conditions evolve
• Monitor private security performance and address deficiencies in real time
• Cook up with hotel and training site management, logistics operators, transport teams, and other functional areas to ensure secure operations
• Monitor, document, and report all security incidents, issues, and near misses at assigned Team Base Camp sites
• Initiate and support incident response in coordination with the Safety & Security Operations Center (SSOC) and Safety and FWC26TM Security Senior Manager
• Provide timely and accurate situational updates through established reporting channels
• Support post-incident reviews and corrective actions
• Serve as the primary security liaison with:
• Private security providers
• FIFA staff and functional area leads
• Hotel and Training Site management and site operators
• Local law enforcement and emergency services, as required
• Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and escalation pathways at site level
• Maintain discretion and professionalism in environments involving FIFA staff, Teams, and sensitive operations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Education & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field associated with safety, security and/or project management is a plus
• All candidates must be able to pass a comprehensive background check
• Must be available for duration of the Team’s residence
• Must be willing to work long hours and be on call 24/7 during the tournament
• Work Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in security operations, preferably in major events, hospitality, logistics, or VIP environments
• Experience supervising or coordinating private security services
• Familiarity with hotel security operations and transport/logistics environments
• Strong understanding of access control, incident response, and operational security principles
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple sites, and perform under pressure
• Major event or international tournament experience is an advantage
• Languages: Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
• Technology: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools