Senior Director Security

4 Months ago • 12-15 Years • Cyber Security • $134,000 PA - $215,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Director, Security oversees Sphere Entertainment Co.'s 24/7 building and event security operations. Responsibilities include developing and implementing SOPs, managing security budgets and staff (including Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and Officers), conducting security investigations, liaising with law enforcement and other stakeholders, and providing security training. The role requires strategic planning, emergency response, and collaboration with internal departments and external partners to ensure a safe and secure environment for employees, guests, and VIPs. This is a highly responsible position requiring experience in large entertainment venues.
Must have:
  • 12-15 years security management experience
  • Budget management & 3rd party contracts
  • Criminal Justice degree (related field)
  • Security SOP development & execution
  • CCTV, surveillance, and life safety systems knowledge
  • Liaison with law enforcement & union experience
Good to have:
  • Executive Protection experience
  • Post-graduate degree in business or management

Job Details

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com.

Who are we hiring?

The Senior Director, Security oversees and manages the 24/7 building security and event security operations and provides strategic and operational guidance to building security and event security staff.  The Senior Director, Security provides direct supervision over the Directors - Building & Event Security, Managers & Supervisors - Building & Event Security, Field Training Supervisors, and Building & Event Security Officers. The Senior Director, Security is responsible for creating a safe working environment for Sphere Entertainment (SPH) Company employees and creating a safe and secure environment that supports the highest level of guest service for clients and guests who visit MSG Company venues.

What will you do?

  • Develop and implement Standard Operating procedures (SOP), Post Orders, and policies and procedures for venue security and event security including standardizing and conducting shift/roll call briefings for event staff, supervisors’ briefings and meetings, review/prepare staffing assignments and conducting security equipment and venue/event fire and security inspections.
  • Direct and manage the administrative process for the completion of event security reporting to include incident reports, event security plans, event summaries, event flash reports and other security related reporting.
  • Oversee and direct intelligence gathering related to identifying, evaluating, and addressing threats against the Company and/or its employees. Review event flash report and conduct security investigations as directed by senior MSG/SPH staff and respond in a timely and effective manner to security incidents and emergencies, including review and analyzation of CCTV footage and other security technology support systems.
  • Develop and manage the Venue security budget and Workforce employee management system, which includes budget forecasts and routine updates, determining security staffing levels for events and collaborate with internal and external partners to maximize budgeted results and maintain optimal operating efficiency. Oversee and manage the Knowledge Check employee recognition program.
  • Act as a liaison to the venue General Manager, internal departments, attend event production meetings with other MSG units to define security requirements and needs for all venue events, as well as with guest and client services and other MSG staff for providing security services for VIPs.
  • Act as a liaison and coordinate with local law enforcement, talent and event team security representatives, client representatives and other relevant stakeholders, organizations and agencies, and brief and direct paid detail officers. Oversee internal investigative activities in coordination with local law enforcement, as required.
  • In partnership with MSG’s learning and development team, provide regular, recurring, and remedial security training opportunities and establish a staff development training program for building security and event security staff that includes a venue security exercise training program to include regular tabletop and functional exercises with an emphasis on crisis management and emergency response.
  • Ensure compliance with all Experience and Live entertainment organizations’ security requirements and requests.
  • Provide strategic and operational security advice to the Vice President, Security, Senior Vice President for Threat Management, and venue General Manager.
  • Perform all other loosely related security duties as directed to accomplish the overall security mission at MSG/SPH venues which includes liaising and coordinating with other Threat Management Division units on operational security requirements and needs.
  • Supervision of:
    • Directors- Buidling and Event Security
    • Managers and Supervisors - Building and Event Security
    • Field Training Supervisors
    • Building & Event Security Officers

What do you need to succeed? 

  • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12-15 years security operations and management experience and knowledge of events, sports, or theatre operations within a sizeable entertainment venue (candidates with comparable experience in other corporate security and management fields may be considered).
  • Four-year degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Post-graduate degree in business or management highly desirable.
  • Ability to develop and execute company and departmental standard operating procedures (SOP’s), and effectively articulate and manage security budgetary initiatives, including a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing budgets and executing third party contracts.
  • Prior Executive Protection experience desirable although not required.
  • Knowledge of CCTV, surveillance equipment, radio communication systems, and life safety systems and fire codes.
  • Extensive experience working alongside local and state public safety agencies as well as managing in a union environment and participation negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
  • Proven ability to assess, develop and successfully execute strategic internal and external security plans and quickly adapt to change as required by events.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills required, ideally working alongside C-Suite Executives.
  • Must have the ability to work independently and use sound business judgment while dealing with tact, diplomacy, and a commitment to company values.
  • Adept at maintaining a positive, open, approachable, and professional relationship with a diverse group of people.

Special Requirements

  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, and extended hours, inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required.
  • Frequent typing with repetitive motion, sitting, and extensive walking through the building required.
  • Ability to travel to other venues to support and assist other Directors as needed.
  •  Certifications
    • TAM (Alcohol Awareness) Card
    • LVMPD – Unarmed Security Work Card

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Pay Range
$134,000$215,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

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