VP, Security

Job Summary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the preparation and planning for the opening of the new Arena.
• Plan, develop and implement programs to ensure the safety and security of all Arena guests, employees, performers, public officials, and clients.
• Provide management for all aspects of event and building security, parking operations, event medical services, emergency preparedness, and risk management using independent judgment, experience and personal initiative.
• Lead security, parking, and medical staffing operations during events; coordinate the scheduling of building and event staffing personnel.
• Provide effective direction to staff in emergency response situations; develop and maintain Emergency Operating Plans coordinating regular updates and exercises.
• Assess, develop and execute security strategies and plans as required to secure building perimeters, access points, staff work areas, Command Center and Loading Dock.
• Manage state of the art CCTV, access control, radio communications and emergency responder systems. 
• Serve as primary security liaison for various security teams (NHL, Islanders, Promoters, Artists) regarding general and event day security matters.
• Develop and administer the Security department's annual budget; forecast staffing, training, equipment, materials, and supply budget requirements; monitor expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary
• Interpret and apply city, state and federal policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Develop relationships and collaborate with representatives of local government to ensure cooperation and coordination of arena activities with law enforcement, firefighters and EMS agencies. 
• Oversee internal and external security investigations. 
• Identify, develop, review and participate in safety training for arena staff. 
• Maintain administrative control of records related to safety and security programs. 
• On-call 24/7, as needed and based on complex events and activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred with background in criminal justice, business administration, safety education or related discipline. 
• 10 years of experience in the field of security, preferably in a multipurpose arena or similar environment with 5 years of progressive supervisory management experience in security with direct responsibility supervising and directing staffs across a wide-range of operating functions
• Deep understanding of operational characteristics, services and activities of live entertainment security and safety programs; crowd management and control techniques; principles of budget preparation and control; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations