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Director Event Security at Sphere Entertainment Co.
Las Vegas, NVFull-timeStandard HiringPosted about 1 month ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. 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 </span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sphereentertainmentco.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMaddie.Rizzo%40msg.com%7Cf345c42af5d7463ff83408de643f07ae%7Cf2c1e8475bd24ba2b5e4b529a645f31a%7C1%7C0%7C639058419051444527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cMiSC0m9pVYooMKOmqGRKLvrWz4pyLwUcbtd%2BD8jl0E%3D&reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">www.sphereentertainmentco.com</a>.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Who are we hiring?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Director, Event Security is responsible for creating a safe working environment for Sphere employees and creating a safe, secure, and friendly environment that supports the highest level of guest service for clients and guests who visit Sphere. Additionally, The Director, Event Security oversees and manages all aspects for event security operations while providing strategic and operational guidance to full-time and part-time event security staff. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What will you do? </strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Develop and implement Standard Operating procedures (SOP), Post Orders, and policies and procedures for event security.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">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.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Oversee all administrative tasks for the security staff such as training, progress, discipline reports, ect…</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Conduct security investigations as directed by senior MSG staff and respond in a timely and effective manner to security incidents and emergencies, including review and analyzation of CCTV footage.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">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.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Manage the event security budget and employee management systems, which includes budget forecasts for event security staffing levels in collaboration with Finance and Booking groups.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Collaborate with internal and external partners to maximize budgeted results and maintain optimal operating efficiency.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Build relationships with local law enforcement, talent and security representatives, client representatives and other relevant stakeholders, organizations and agencies.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">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 event security staff that includes an event security exercise training program to include regular tabletop and functional exercises.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Perform any and all other loosely related security duties as directed to accomplish the overall security mission at MSG venues which includes liaising and coordinating with other Threat Management Division units on operational security requirements and needs.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site. </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What do you need to succeed? </strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 - 6 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).</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Four-year degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration or another related field preferred.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">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 3 years’ experience managing budgets and executing third party contracts.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Knowledge of CCTV, surveillance equipment, radio communication systems, and life safety systems and fire codes.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Extensive experience working alongside local and state public safety agencies as well as managing in a union environment and participation negotiating collective bargaining agreements.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proven ability to assess, develop and successfully execute strategic internal and external security plans and quickly adapt to change as required by events.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills required, ideally working alongside C-Suite Executives.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Must have the ability to work independently and use sound business judgment while dealing with tact, diplomacy and a commitment to company values.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Adept at maintaining a positive, open, approachable, and professional relationship with a diverse group of people.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>SUPERVISION: </strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Manager(s), Event Security</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Supervisor(s), Event Security</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Event Security Officer Staff</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Special Requirements</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Must be able to work a flexible schedule, and extended hours, inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Frequent typing with repetitive motion, sitting, and extensive walking through the building required.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ability to travel to other venues to support the Threat Management team as needed.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Certifications</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">NV Alcohol Awareness Card</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">LVMPD – Unarmed Security Work Card</span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">#LI-Onsite</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$113,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$170,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">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.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">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. <span data-teams="true">MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.</span></span></p>
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