Senior Manager, Venue Security

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

LA28 seeks a Senior Manager, Venue Security Planning & Operations to lead security design and operations for a cluster of Olympic venues in Los Angeles. This role partners with the Safety & Security Team, public safety agencies, and venue stakeholders to deliver integrated security plans while minimizing disruption to event operations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in venue security, 3-5 years of supervisory experience, and strong communication skills, with MS Office proficiency.

Qualificações

• Minimum 7+ years in a fast-paced venue safety/security role.
• 3-5 years of personnel supervisory/management experience.
• Proven cross-functional security planning and collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).

Responsabilidades

• Develop security plans for a cluster of Olympic venues in collaboration with multiple teams and agencies.
• Coordinate with internal/external partners to create unified security plans.
• Lead planning for Pre-Games Test Events with stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison between Safety & Security and venue/ government contacts.
• Contribute to risk assessments and implement approved security plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and best practices for event security.
• Oversee and deliver Security Operations Plans at assigned venues during Games time.
• Assist recruitment and supervise Venue Security Managers within the cluster.
• Chair planning meetings, draft reports, and create policy/procedure documents.

Conhecimentos

Venue security planning

Staff supervision

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Policy & procedure drafting

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Venue Security Planning & Operations will play a pivotal early role as a key member of a small, professional and diverse Safety and Security Team. Working as Venue Cluster Manager, Security, this role will collaborate with a broad team of stakeholders on the design and security operating plans for a cluster of Olympic Venues, ensuring all designs and plans are integrated into the overall Games Security Plans and Games Operational Plans. The role reports to the Director, Venue Security and requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills who can work collaboratively with multiple functional areas, government and public safety agencies, and a diverse set of stakeholders. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and has strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop venue-based security plans for a cluster of Olympic Venues, collaborating with the Safety and Security Team, key LA28 functional areas (Event Management, Transportation, Logistics Venue Partners) and Public Safety Agencies to provide high-level security while minimizing impacts on event operations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners, including law enforcement, transportation authorities, emergency services, private contractors and suppliers, to create unified and integrated security plans.
• Develop and integrate plans for Pre-Games Test Events with key stakeholders.
• Serve as the main point of contact and liaison for the Safety & Security Department with key functional areas, venue contacts, and government/public safety agencies.
• Contribute to risk and venue assessments to identify vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee implementation of approved security plans.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as international best practices for event security.
• Oversee and deliver the approved Security Operations Plans at assigned venues and ensure adherence to all approved LA28 policies and procedures at Olympic and Paralympic venues at Games time.
• Assist with recruitment for Venue Security Managers and Deputy Venue Security Managers in an assigned cluster of venues, and supervise and provide guidance to them.
• Act as the primary representative and liaison between LA28 Functional Areas, Public Safety and Security Agencies, and the Safety and Security Department, while fostering collaboration, teamwork and information-sharing.
• Chair planning meetings and working groups, complete regular status, incident and project reports, draft meeting notes and agendas, and draft policy and procedure documents as required.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 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 in cross-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 level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in event security, specifically international, multi-sport events, is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with federal, state, or local government is preferred.
• Experience in multi-venue event security planning or large-scale project management is preferred.
• Passion for sports, community engagement, or involvement in large-scale events.

Workplace

• Available to work onsite in the 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.
• LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

Salary

• 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.

About the Company

LA28 is an independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, on a mission to deliver an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and the 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. LA28 is guided by values of optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness, and is committed to fair, unbiased recruitment and building an inclusive team.