Chief Safety & Security Strategy Leader

MN Vikings Football; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Vikings seek a Vice President of Safety & Security to provide enterprise-wide leadership for safety, security, and operational risk across all Vikings entities in Minnesota. This executive role develops strategies for physical security, NFL compliance, crisis management, business continuity, investigations, fan conduct oversight, and preparedness.

The role partners with Legal, HR, Facilities, IT, Communications, Stadium Ops, and external agencies to ensure a resilient, inclusive

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience overseeing security, emergency management, or risk functions.
• Strong crisis leadership and decision-making under pressure.
• Experience building enterprise risk management and continuity programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for security operations across facilities and events.
• Own risk assessments and deliver strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure NFL compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident management, crisis response, and post-incident recovery.
• Coordinate with HR, Legal, Communications, and Operations on safety matters.
• Oversee third-party security partners and technology implementations.
• Align safety initiatives with football operations and business objectives.

Skills

Senior-level leadership

Crisis leadership

Enterprise risk management

Security governance

Incident management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced education valued

Job description

The Minnesota Vikings seek a Vice President of Safety & Security to provide enterprise-wide leadership for safety, security, and operational risk across all Vikings entities in Minnesota. This executive role develops strategies for physical security, NFL compliance, crisis management, business continuity, investigations, fan conduct oversight, and preparedness.

The role partners with Legal, HR, Facilities, IT, Communications, Stadium Ops, and external agencies to ensure a resilient, inclusive