Senior Manager, Venue Security - Planning & Operations

20h20 hours ago

LA28

Los Angeles, US · Full-time · $105,000 – $140,000

About this role

The Senior Manager, Venue Security Planning & Operations will play a pivotal early role as a key member of a small, professional, and diverse Safety and Security Team. This position reports to the Director, Venue Security and focuses on designing integrated security operating plans for a cluster of Olympic Venues.

Day-to-day responsibilities involve collaborating with LA28 functional areas such as Event Management, Transportation, and Logistics, as well as Public Safety Agencies. You will develop venue-based security plans that maximize security while minimizing impacts on critical event operations.

You will work closely with internal teams and external partners including law enforcement, transportation authorities, emergency services, and private contractors. The role ensures all designs and plans are integrated into the overall Games Security Plans and Operational Plans.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games from an early stage. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Strategic thinker with strong leadership skills who can work collaboratively with multiple functional areas and public safety agencies.
Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills.
Experience in developing and integrating security plans for large-scale events or venues.
Ability to coordinate with law enforcement, emergency services, and private security contractors.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local security regulations applicable to mass gatherings.
Experience conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies for secure venues.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a liaison between multiple stakeholders and agencies.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Develop venue-based security plans that provide the highest level of security while minimizing impacts to critical event operations.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners (law enforcement, transportation authorities, emergency services, and private contractors) to create unified and integrated security plans.
Develop and integrate plans for Pre-Games Test Events with key stakeholders.
Serve as the main point of contact and liaison for the Safety & Security Department with key functional areas, venue contacts, and government/public safety agencies.
Contribute to risk and venue assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
Oversee implementation of approved security plans and ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations.
Integrate international best practices for event security into all venue security plans.
Work collaboratively with a broad team of stakeholders on the design and security operating plans for a cluster of Olympic Venues.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape security planning for the historic LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Work as part of a small, professional, and diverse Safety and Security Team.
Pivotal early role with direct influence on venue security design and operations.
Collaborate with top public safety agencies and international event experts.