Chief Safety & Security Officer

Socket.dev; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Vikings seek a Vice President of Safety and Security to lead enterprise-wide safety and risk management across all operations, including venues, teams, and MV Ventures. You will oversee crisis management, investigations, and compliance with NFL security standards, partnering with Legal, HR, IT, Communications, and Football Operations.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strategic vision, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to protect people, assets, and

Qualifications

• Senior-level leadership experience in security, emergency management, or risk fields.
• Proven ability to lead security and risk functions in high-visibility organizations.
• Advanced communication with executives, employees, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for safety across facilities and events.
• Oversee risk assessments and strategic safety recommendations.
• Lead crisis management and incident response planning.
• Coordinate with HR, Legal, Communications, and Ops during incidents.
• Maintain NFL security policy compliance and external relationships.
• Direct investigations and enforce confidentiality and fairness.

Skills

Senior leadership

Crisis leadership

Communication skills

HR partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA/JD/Psychology valued

Job description

The Minnesota Vikings seek a Vice President of Safety and Security to lead enterprise-wide safety and risk management across all operations, including venues, teams, and MV Ventures. You will oversee crisis management, investigations, and compliance with NFL security standards, partnering with Legal, HR, IT, Communications, and Football Operations.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strategic vision, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to protect people, assets, and