Event Security Leader for Major Experiences

Rip City Management; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Paid Maternal & Parental Leave

Wellness Perks

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking + Discounted Mass Transit

Job summary

Rip City Management leads the security operations for events at the Rose Quarter, overseeing planning and execution to protect attendees, staff, and assets. The role partners with the Event Management Team and vendors to implement tailored security plans for each event.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of event security leadership, strong communication, budgeting, and incident reporting skills, and a commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of event security, law enforcement, or related field.
• Proven leadership managing security teams or personnel in high-traffic events.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, crowd management, emergency response protocols, and security best practices.
• Experience coordinating with law enforcement, medical responders, and third‑party security vendors.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead briefings and write incident reports clearly and accurately.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrated experience in budget creation and staffing estimates.
• Familiarity with security technologies, including surveillance systems and radio communication tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and incident reporting systems.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, leveraging debriefs, feedback, and after-action reviews.
• Familiarity with ADA requirements and inclusion best practices as they pertain to security planning and guest experience.
• DPSST Certification (required or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of security operations for all events, ensuring a security plan is developed for each event.
• Coordinate with the Event Management Team to identify security needs/requirements specific to each event.
• Provide leadership and direction to the security team during events, ensuring smooth operations and timely resolution of issues.
• Produce detailed reports on incidents, security audits, and risk assessments.
• Assist with overseeing security and safety vendors, ensuring best practices and compliance with company safety policies.
• Build estimates and budgets for all event-related staffing with vendors and facility security staff.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of all logs and incident reports, and the creation and implementation of post orders for the security team.
• Conduct briefings with staff and senior management on safety matters as needed.
• Lead pre-event briefings and post-event reviews to ensure lessons learned are captured and documented.
• Assess potential security risks for each event, including crowd control, alcohol management, and potential threats, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents in real-time.
• Serve as the primary contact for all event security-related matters.
• Maintain clear communication with the event teams to ensure that security plans align with the event goals and schedules.
• Maintain DPSST Certification.

Skills

Event leadership

Security operations

Budgeting

Incident reporting

Staff mentorship

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory knowledge

ADA accessibility knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

DPSST Certification

NIMS/FEMA certifications (preferred)

Tools

Ticketmaster

Evolv

Lenel

Surveillance systems

Radio communication tools

Job description

Rip City Management leads the security operations for events at the Rose Quarter, overseeing planning and execution to protect attendees, staff, and assets. The role partners with the Event Management Team and vendors to implement tailored security plans for each event.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of event security leadership, strong communication, budgeting, and incident reporting skills, and a commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement.