Senior Manager, Venue Security

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 105.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LA28 is seeking a Senior Manager, Venue Security (Planning & Ops) in Downtown Los Angeles to lead security design and operations for a cluster of Olympic and Paralympic venues. This role works with a diverse team to ensure integrated security plans align with Games objectives and community expectations.

The position requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and collaboration with internal departments, government agencies, and external partners to deliver compliant, high‑efficiency security

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 7+ years in a fast-paced venue safety/security role.
• Minimum 3-5 years of personnel supervisory/management experience.
• Experience in cross-functional security planning and collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop venue-based security plans in collaboration with LA28 functional areas to balance security and operations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to create unified security plans.
• Develop and integrate plans for Pre-Games Test Events with key stakeholders.
• Serve as main liaison for Safety & Security with key venue contacts, government and safety agencies.
• Identify vulnerabilities and oversee implementation of approved security plans and risk mitigation.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, local regulations and international best practices for event security.
• Lead planning meetings and ensure timely delivery of milestones and deliverables.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Security planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Senior Manager, Venue Security (PLANNING & OPS)

TheSenior Manager, Venue Security Planning & Operations,will play a pivotal, early role, as a key member ofasmall,professionalanddiverseSafety and SecurityTeam.TheVenueClusterManager, Security,willwork collaboratively with a broad team of stakeholders on the designandsecurityoperating plansforaclusterof Olympic Venues.TheVCMwill ensure that all designs and plans areintegrated into the overall Games Security Plans and Games Operational Plans.This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills who can work collaboratively with multiplefunctional areas (departments,)government and public safetyagencies, and a diverse set ofstakeholders to ensure the highest levels of security and operational efficiency during the Games.The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills.This position reports to the Director, Venue Security.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Integration:

• In collaboration with members of the Safety and SecurityTeam,key LA28 Functional Areas (FAs,) includingEvent Management, Transportation, Logistics,Venue Partners, and Public Safety Agencies, developvenue-basedsecurity plans that provide the highest level of Security while minimizing impacts to critical event operations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners (law enforcement, transportation authorities, emergency services, and privatecontractors and suppliers) to create unifiedand integratedsecurityplans.
• Develop and integrate plans forPre-GamesTest Eventswith key stakeholders.
• Serve as the main point of contact/liaison for the Safety & Security Departmentwith key functional areas, Venuecontacts, government/public safety agencies, as required.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Contribute toriskand Venueassessmentstoidentifyvulnerabilities,develop mitigation strategies, and oversee implementation ofapprovedsecurity plans.
• Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as international best practices for event security.

Operational Coordination:

• Act as the primary representative of the Safety and SecurityDepartment,oversee and deliver the LA28 approved Security OperationsPlansat assigned Venue(s)and ensure adherence to all approved LA28 Policies and ProceduresatOlympicand ParalympicVenuesat Games time.
• Assistwith recruitment for the Venue Security Managers and Deputy Venue Security Managers in an assignedclusterof Venues.
• Supervise and provide guidance to the Venue Security Managers and Deputy Venue Security Managers within the assigned VenueCluster.
• Completeregular status reports,incident reports, and project status reports asrequired.As a key member of the planning team, this positionwill also take on other assigned tasks asrequired.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary liaison betweenLA28 Functional Areas, Public Safetyand SecurityAgencies,and the Safety and Security Department,as assigned.
• Fostercollaboration,teamworkandinformation-sharing.
• Manage relationships with external partners, including law enforcement agencies, regulatoryentities,state/regional traffic management organizations,and service providers.

ProjectManagement:

• Chairplanningmeetings or working groups, as assigned, to ensuretimelydelivery ofmilestones anddeliverables.
• Complete regular status reports,draft and share meeting notes and agendas, anddraftpolicy and procedure documents, asrequired.

Background & Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in a fast-paced,venue safety/security position.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of personnel supervisory/management experience.
• Experience incross functional security planning and collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint.)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• High levelof discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making

Expectations

• Experiencein event security, specifically international, multi-sporteventsis stronglypreferred.
• Experience working with the federal,stateor local government is preferred.
• Experience inmulti-Venueeventsecurityplanning or large-scale project management is preferred.
• Passion for sports, community engagement, or involvement in large-scale events.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority ofwork will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is anopen floorplanworking environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in anopen cubicleenvironment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Perform other duties asrequired; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000-$140,000. 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.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis ofreligion, 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 experiencea candidate can add to our team.