Stadium Security & Safety Director

Real Salt Lake; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Salt Lake is seeking a Security Manager to oversee day-to-day safety and security operations for the club's stadium and training facilities, ensuring a secure, professional, and welcoming environment for players, staff, guests, and vendors.

You will lead a multi-tiered security team, coordinate with local law enforcement and public safety partners, and manage emergency preparedness, drills, incident response, and post-event investigations, while ensuring compliance with MLS and NWSL

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive security-management leadership.
• Expertise in physical security systems, emergency preparedness, and risk management.
• Proven success partnering with law enforcement and public-safety agencies.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and crisis-management skills.
• Proficiency in modern security-technology platforms and Microsoft O365 or Google Workspace.
• Certifications: IC/NIMS, CPR/AED/First Aid (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable hours as event schedules require.
• Ability to pass a background check and become Safe Sport certified.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive security plan covering stadium and training facility operations.
• Direct a multi-tiered security staff, including full-time team members, event supervisors, overnight personnel, and third-party vendors.
• Serve as the primary liaison with local law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, and other public safety agencies.
• Lead all emergency preparedness efforts, including evacuation plans, drills, crisis response, and business continuity planning.
• Coordinate security planning for MLS and NWSL matches, high-profile events, concerts, visiting teams, VIPs, and other special events.
• Oversee all physical security systems: CCTV, access control, perimeter controls, incident management tools, and security equipment.
• Ensure full compliance with MLS and NWSL safety and security standards as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• Respond to and manage incidents in real time, ensuring calm leadership and coordinated response.
• Conduct post-event debriefings and investigations; write reports and implement corrective measures.
• Manage the annual security budget, including staffing, technology, and training costs.
• Provide training, drills, and ongoing development for all security personnel.
• Collaborate with operations and all other organizational departments to deliver a safe and welcoming experience for all guests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security leadership

Emergency preparedness

Risk management

Crisis management

Team leadership

Public-safety liaison

Security technology platforms

Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace

Background check process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice / Homeland Security / Emergency Management / Security Management

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Incident management tools

Security equipment

Job description

Real Salt Lake is seeking a Security Manager to oversee day-to-day safety and security operations for the club's stadium and training facilities, ensuring a secure, professional, and welcoming environment for players, staff, guests, and vendors.

You will lead a multi-tiered security team, coordinate with local law enforcement and public safety partners, and manage emergency preparedness, drills, incident response, and post-event investigations, while ensuring compliance with MLS and NWSL