Manager, Arrivals & Departures Security

LA28 (Web); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 in Los Angeles seeks a Manager, Arrivals and Departures Security to design the security model from Point of Entry to onward movement, coordinating with airport operations and federal partners. You will build the airport security interface, screening model, and chain-of-custody framework to protect athletes, officials, and Games clients.

This on-site role requires expertise in security planning and writing, with a focus on risk escalation and practical security solutions for a high-tempo

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in security planning/operations or related fields.
• Experience defining screening for people, baggage, and vehicles.
• Experience coordinating interfaces with airport ops, federal agencies, and public safety.
• Ability to design chain-of-custody and access-control procedures.
• Strong writing skills for security concepts and briefing materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the security component of the Arrivals and Departures Concept of Operations.
• 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.

Skills

Security planning

Airport security

Stakeholder coordination

Policy writing

Risk escalation

Job description

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions.

If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

You will design the security that protects athletes, officials, and Games clients from the moment they land in Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As Manager, Arrivals and Departures Security, you define the end-to-end security model from Point of Entry through onward movement to Villages, hotels, and other controlled destinations. You build the airport security interface, screening model, controlled movement framework, and baggage chain of custody, working with airport operations, federal partners, and LA28 functional areas every step of the way.

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.

Required Competencies

• 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.

Valued Experience

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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.

What This Role Means for the Games

Every athlete and official’s Games begins at the airport. The security model you design keeps their arrival and departure safe, controlled, and smooth, so they reach their Village, hotel, or venue safely and ready to compete.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 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.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000-$115,000. The pay scale provided is the range that 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.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Equal Opportunity

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, color, 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. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.