Manager, Arrivals & Departures Security

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of security model

Partnership with airport, federal, and

teams

High-trust Security team

Direct role in keeping Games safe

Job summary

LA28 is recruiting a Manager, Arrivals and Departures Security to design a comprehensive end-to-end security model for athletes, officials, and Games clients arriving in Los Angeles for the 2028 Games. You will partner with airport operations, federal agencies, and NSSE teams to ensure safe, smooth transitions from Point of Entry through to Villages and hotels.

The role emphasizes high-trust security culture, extensive writing of security concepts and decision logs, and potential operational

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in security planning, security operations, transportation or airport security, logistics security, or public safety coordination.
• Experience defining screening and access control requirements for people, baggage, and vehicles in a high-tempo operational environment.
• Experience coordinating security interfaces with airport operations, federal agencies, and public safety partners.
• Ability to design chain-of-custody, exception, and fallback procedures that close gaps without creating unnecessary friction.
• Strong writing skills for security concepts, decision logs, and briefing materials, with clear escalation of risks.
• Preferred: experience working in airport environments, major events, large logistics networks, knowledge of National Special Security Event planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the security component of the Arrivals and Departures Concept of Operations and its end-to-end security model.
• Develop the Security Interface Plan for LAX and other Points of Entry with airport operations, Public Safety partners, and federal agencies.
• Translate LA28 Security and applicable NSSE requirements into a practical person, baggage, and vehicle screening model for movements.
• Define the controlled movement framework and a single baggage security and chain-of-custody framework with partner functional areas.
• Draft planning documents, decision logs, and issue trackers, elevate risks, and support the transition to Games-time operations.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Skills

Security planning

Security operations

Stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

Risk assessment

Job description

About the Role

The Manager, Arrivals and Departures Security designs the security that protects athletes, officials, and Games clients from the moment they land in Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The role defines the end-to-end security model from Point of Entry through onward movement to Villages, hotels, and other controlled destinations, including the airport security interface, screening model, controlled movement framework, and baggage chain of custody. The postholder works with airport operations, federal partners, and LA28 functional areas throughout, and every athlete and official's Games begins at the airport, so the security model keeps their arrival and departure safe, controlled, and smooth. The role sits within a high-trust Security team that values sound judgment and pragmatic design.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the security component of the Arrivals and Departures Concept of Operations and its end-to-end security model.
• Develop the Security Interface Plan for LAX and other Points of Entry with airport operations, Public Safety partners, and federal agencies.
• Translate LA28 Security and applicable NSSE requirements into a practical person, baggage, and vehicle screening model for movements.
• Define the controlled movement framework and a single baggage security and chain-of-custody framework with partner functional areas.
• Draft planning documents, decision logs, and issue trackers, elevate risks, and support the transition to Games-time operations.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in security planning, security operations, transportation or airport security, logistics security, or public safety coordination.
• Experience defining screening and access control requirements for people, baggage, and vehicles in a high-tempo operational environment.
• Experience coordinating security interfaces with airport operations, federal agencies, and public safety partners.
• Ability to design chain-of-custody, exception, and fallback procedures that close gaps without creating unnecessary friction.
• Strong writing skills for security concepts, decision logs, and briefing materials, with clear escalation of risks.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in or with airport environments, strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting major events or multi-venue operations.
• Experience with transportation hubs or large logistics networks.
• Knowledge of National Special Security Event planning.
• Experience with large-scale public-facing operations.

Workplace

• Available to work onsite in the Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority of work is conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Applications are welcome from candidates based outside the Los Angeles area if they are able to work on-site in LA.

Salary

• The pay scale provided is the range LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role; all LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

Benefits & Perks

• Real ownership of the security model that welcomes the world's athletes to Los Angeles.
• Close partnership with airport, federal, and public safety agencies.
• A high-trust Security team that values sound judgment and pragmatic design.
• A direct role in keeping the Olympic and Paralympic Games safe and moving.

About the Company

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures, allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, colour, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. LA28 strives to build a team that is inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply.