Director Security

This position has been filled - Job#: 453378254

  Athletics Company
  West Region
  Administration/Management
  Posted/Updated: 04/23/19

Job Summary

Role Summary

The Director Security will oversee all Security Supervisors, and work in collaboration with Third Party Security. This position will report to the Vice President Venue Security.

Specific Functions/Activities Summary


  • Responsible for providing the highest level of guest service within a safe and secure environment for our guests and employees during all events and functions within the operating areas.

  • Works closely with the Command Center to safeguard company and guest property during an event.

  • Develops and implements access control plans and strategies designed to maximize screening effectiveness while minimizing guest wait time.  

  • Act as a liaison with local law enforcement, client representatives, talent/sports team security and outside agencies. Work with local law enforcement to develop and implement periodic threat-based scenario table top exercises and familiarization walk-throughs of the Forum.

  • Highly responsive to emergencies in a fast paced, time sensitive environment.

  • Ensure consistency and a high level of execution by security personnel of all policies, standards and procedures.

  • Provide reports to the VP Venue Security including incident reports, weekly security activity report, end of event flash reports.

  • Conduct periodic security risk assessments, physical security assessments, and threat assessments at the Forum.

  • Develop and provide the VP Security pre-event security plans for all events at the venue.

  • Collaborate with internal departments and external clients to minimize expense and maximize budgeted results while maintaining optimal operating efficiency.

  • Troubleshoot and document any event day incidents and/or problems including those affecting clients, guests, and staff or operating issues.

  • Attend production meetings and produce event notes outlining client expectations and operational needs.

  • Participate and conduct walk-throughs to ensure adequate security for events as well as VIP ingress/egress.

  • Create weekly roll-calls in accordance with building posts and construction/event related needs for building supervisors as well as fill late call outs daily (Work with Third Party Security Team).

  • Coordinate with Staff Services to adequately schedule security officers in accordance with working budget.

  • Responsible for ensuring CCTV systems are running properly and contacting maintenance when necessary.

  • Complete video reviews and investigations for companywide matters and legal issues.

  • Review camera scopes of view and ensure 100% camera coverage in the building.

  • Assist with legal depositions regarding video footage and investigations conducted.

  • Functional understanding of CCure Access Control and link to CCTV systems.

  • Check and accurately monitor daily payroll submissions.

  • Work with People Practices regarding employee matters and regulations.

  • Support ID Operations with updating card access, swipe reports, locking/unlocking doors and special projects.

  • Maintain a key control inventory and management system and have new keys cut as needed.

  • Position will report to Vice President Venue Security & collaborate with VP Venue Operations LA Forum on daily operational matters.

 

Qualifications


  • Minimum 10 years of prior management experience in a large volume physical and electronic security role.

  • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ Security/Operational management experience in a large venue; knowledge of high-level event operations, sports, or theatre operations within a sizeable entertainment venue.

  • Candidates who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred

  • Proven track record with implementation of electronic security measures and physical security measures is required.

  • Significant experience with access control measures, screening operations, and VIP security is required.

  • Proven track record in developing security plans, physical security assessments and risk assessments is essential.

  • Ability to manage cross functional teams and building relationships is essential.

  • Knowledge of local public assembly and fire codes required.

  • Knowledge of fire evacuation procedures/drills and other contingency measures required.

  • Experience working with city, state and federal agencies.

  • Ability to engage and develop collaborative relationships and influence within team and across functions, even without direct reporting relationship

  • Adept at maintaining a positive, open, approachable, and professional relationship with a diverse group

  • Comfortable with managing conflict and responding to customer problems with a sense of urgency

  • Ability to demonstrate success in managing multiple tasks while under tight deadlines

  • Ability to hold team accountable for outcomes and monitor performance

  • Successful track record of measuring improvements in customer satisfaction and loyalty

  • Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring and developing staff to perform at high levels

  • Proactive self-starter and able to work collaboratively

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

  • Must be willing to travel to other locations as needed

  • Demonstrated experience with alarm systems, video systems and access control systems

  • Knowledge of Software House C-Cure 9000 Access Control System, video recorder applications, and CCTV networks.

  • Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational and time management skills required

  • Possess exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills necessary

  • Demonstrates integrity, tact, diplomacy and a commitment to company values, and principles while ensuring the upmost consistency

  • Skilled at working collaboratively and in a team environment

  • Strong interpersonal/customer service skills

  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while managing multiple tasks.

  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required. May have split days off.

 



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