Senior Manager, Event Safety & Security
A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena / entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we're looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.
An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you're committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you'd be shocked if guests weren't positively impacted by their interactions with you.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Event Safety & Security provides oversight and supervision of security personnel and supervisors and is responsible for overseeing the security of events as well as implementing, maintaining, and updating security policies, programs, procedures and systems designed to protect and provide a safe and secure environment for all State Farm Arena tenants, employees, vendors and contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility 1 :
- Provide effective leadership in regard to the security planning and management for all events at State Farm Arena to include collaboration with other departments, security advances, providing security briefing and deployment sheets for each event, evaluation and coaching of staff
- Recruit, interview, select, and train security personnel. Ensure security personnel is an effective team supplied to best support strategic goals while maintaining the highest level of industry standards applying to safety and security
- Provide expert advice and technical expertise to department heads and upper management of security plans and emergency response plans
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities aligning with the organization's policies and applicable laws- train, supervise, evaluate, counsel Security personnel in accordance with Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena Security Department's policies and procedures
Responsibility 2 :
Proactive enforcement of State Farm Arena policies and procedures, and ensure timely response and follow up to violations and complaints from guests, clients, and employees according to established policies and proceduresSupports and assists with the scheduling and payroll of event security personnelConduct investigation of accidents and criminal acts of personnel or property in State Farm ArenaCollaborate with management and security officials to develop training programs, employee safety presentations, practical exercises and tabletops to ensure that our operating procedures are provided for internal and external guestsCollaborate with 3rd party agencies / promoters to determine security needs for events and to build security advancesResponsibility 3 :
Communicate and participate in security measures for high-profile government officials; working hand-in-hand with FBI and CIA, and maintain a positive relationship with all Metro enforcement agencies as well as the APDRepresent and participate in appropriate committee activities in addition to attending weekly meetings. Assist Sr.Director with all Security needs directly relating to State Farm ArenaResponsible for Emergency preparedness by maintaining a working knowledge of all emergency policies, procedures and regulationsActs as on-duty security department manager for various events to include ancillary eventsRequirements :
Bachelor's degree is preferred; however, an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be given considerationFour years or more of event or related professional experience managing full-time and part-time staff preferably within the Sports and Entertainment Industry experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as effective interpersonal skillsKnowledge of human behavior, including crowd management principles and the ability to implement effective crowd control techniques as necessaryMust be detail-oriented and organized with an ability to multi tasks and adapt to changeAbility to provide training and directions to Security personnel within the departmentWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), CCTV and access control systemsExtensive knowledge in ABI scheduling software and systemsMust be able to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle check and previous employment check prior to employmentMust have a flexible schedule, with the ability to work as an Event Security Manager on Duty during nights, weekends and holidays as necessaryAbility to stand, sit, crouch, and bend throughout the course of daily activitiesPreferred Qualifications :
Strong knowledge of safety and security principles, regulations, and best practices.Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levelsAnalytical and problem-solving skills to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.Experience in developing and implementing security programs, policies, and procedures. Strong organizational and project management skills.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.