Director of Security

This position has been filled - Job#: 453377110

Job Summary

Job Summary: We are the team behind the team. As employees of the basketball team, we bring people together to create extraordinary moments and lasting memories through the power of sports and entertainment. Our organization has an opportunity and responsibility to positively impact our staff, players, fans, and community. As our Director of Security you will lead, manage, supervise, and coordinate the 24-hour security for the Center, Coliseum and the Commons. You will implement and execute policies and procedures to ensure efficient and safe operation of our facilities and campus. As our security leader, you will develop internal training programs related to current industry standards and will be the venue security liaison.

Job Responsibilities:

• Staying current on state-of-the-art technology solutions and innovative security management techniques to safeguard assets and property
• Coordinating the schedule and figuring out staffing of external event personnel including off duty police officers, EMT's, and peer group security as needed
• Working most events and being an authority in all areas of staffing for Trail Blazers games, hockey games, concerts, and other events
• Developing and handling the capital and expense budget for the department
• Building, implementing, and evaluating departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Leading and updating the Emergency Management program, ensuring all employees are familiar with policy and procedures
• Scheduling regular emergency evacuation drills, Table Top and Field Training exercises
• Continuing to develop and own the department’s training program by coordinating training needs with the Agent Supervisors and ensuring that training is regularly provided to all personnel
• Executing Arena Security Procedures & Guidelines with the goal of consistently running one of the best security departments in the league
• Identifying security vulnerabilities and developing strategies to mitigate or eliminate any identified threats
• Supporting the collection, reporting, and documentation of injuries and accidents by the assigned Security Agent; ensuring the documentation is complete and then forwarding to appropriate parties
• Engaging in the hiring process for both full and part-time security agents and conducting annual performance reviews

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, sports and entertainment security, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive supervisory/management responsibility in a related field
• Demonstrated experience assisting with the development and/or direction of emergency preparedness related table top and drills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, video management systems, and sports and entertainment databases 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Working in special event security and public assembly venues 
• An active member in security related organizations that discuss and monitor current security industry standards and methodologies