Event Security Lead - LOVB Miami

LOVB Miami•Doral, FL

2d•$1,000 - $1,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Event Security Lead is responsible for the safety and security of venues, teams, patrons, employees, and assets in an assigned market. The role oversees the performance and conduct of security officers assigned to events and is based in person in Coral Gables, Florida. It is a matchday and set-up-day-only role supporting LOVB Miami home competitions, including evening and weekend matches during the season. The Event Security Lead trains and manages venue security personnel and local police on Team and League Office security practices, supports event managers in maintaining a cohesive and effective security team, and helps ensure the team presents a professional appearance. The role is accountable for accurate venue logs and incident reports and for maintaining athlete security, including arrivals and departures. The Lead also ensures part-time team members have the necessary equipment and tools, follows Team, Ingress, and League Office instructions and standards, and submits a post-event recap to the League Office within 48 hours of an event ending. The position requires professional guest-service interactions with venue guests, vendors, and employees; calm handling of angry or emotional people; adaptability across varied tasks; and dependable attendance for scheduled shifts, including extended or irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in event or venue security, including 1–2 years of supervisory experience.
Experience coordinating with law enforcement and venue emergency plans.
Security operations experience, including working directly with arena or venue management.
Experience managing game-day staff, contractors, and/or volunteers.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, operate standard office and event equipment, and stand for extended periods.
Availability for all home venue competitions between January and April and a December test match.
Availability for all home match days, including evenings and weekends throughout the LOVB Pro season.
Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Watsco Center.
Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
Incident documentation experience.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned tasks within the guidelines and deadlines set by department managers.
Train and manage venue security and local police on Team and League Office security practices.
Assist event managers in encouraging quality performance, conduct, and effectiveness across the security team as a cohesive unit.
Help maintain the professional appearance of the security team, including personnel temporarily assigned to the site.
Be available and approachable regarding questions or concerns about team uniform policies.
Ensure the quality and accuracy of venue logs and incident reports.
Keep League athletes secure, including when they arrive in their vehicles and travel to their personal vehicles after matches.
Coordinate with the venue security manager to ensure part-time team members have the equipment and tools needed to perform their jobs accurately and efficiently.
Comply with and implement instructions and standards provided by the Team, Ingress, and the League Office.
Interact effectively and calmly with angry or emotional employees and guests.
Apply logical thinking to varied intellectual and practical problems and direct complex tasks.
Adapt to changing duties without losing efficiency or composure.
Adhere to department performance, conduct, and attendance standards.
Interact courteously and professionally with venue guests, vendors, and employees, providing guest-service-level care.
Work scheduled shifts and extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Assist coworkers and help develop and maintain a positive work environment.
Submit a post-event recap to the League Office within 48 hours of the event ending.