Vice President, Security

About the A's

The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players. In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports. The A's are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Social Impact & Belonging are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies all voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented team members, we've created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization's overall security strategy, policies, and operating standards.
• Oversee security operations for games, concerts, special events, and other ballpark activities.
• Lead emergency preparedness, crisis response, and threat mitigation efforts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, fire, emergency management, and other public safety partners.
• Oversee security protocols for players, coaches, employees, VIPs, visiting teams, performers, artists, event staff, and guests.
• Develop and enforce ballpark security policies, procedures, and guest codes of conduct.
• Resolve security issues and concerns during events.
• Lead the use and implementation of security technology, including surveillance, access control, credentialing, and screening systems.
• Manage internal security teams, third-party security providers, budgets, contracts, and staffing.
• Ensure security vendors and partners are in compliance with issued RFPs, contracts, and agreements.
• Partner cross-functionally to integrate security into ballpark operations and maintain a positive guest experience.
• Provide executive leadership with security assessments, recommendations, and updates on emerging risks.
• Prepare departmental and venue security business plans with corresponding operating and capital budgets.
• Establish metrics for driving performance.
• Work with other departments as needed to prepare and review event costs and invoices for event settlement.
• Monitor and assess threats to team, venue, guests, staff, clients, and visitors.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor threat scope and landscape across similar venues and event profiles.
• Ensure the department provides the highest level