Event Security Specialist

National Basketball Association (NBA) • New York, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

As an Event Security Specialist, you will develop, lead, and implement security plans and logistics for global events. Creativity, planning, problem-solving, and the ability to navigate budget implications will ensure that the department provides appropriate and scalable security resources across a wide range of events. Your coordination with partners will maintain the safety of NBA staff, vendors, guests, players, and fans. Additionally, you will conduct investigations relating to on-court issues and operations supporting league games. You are a results-oriented team member with experience in personal and physical security strategies and investigative skills. You have a strong work ethic, and we encourage and support ambitious self-starters with strong social skills and the ability to work cohesively. We expect you to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity while positively engaging with various partners. You also embody the league's core values of integrity, teamwork, respect, and innovation. We are a nimble organization and look for leaders with a player-coach mindset and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and dig into the details. We advocate for those collaborating on contemporary ideas when building new innovative processes and strengthening existing protocols. This role is for a creative individual passionate about navigating the future with us. In addition to core responsibilities, you may lead or support key security focus areas based on organizational priorities. These may include league-specific security operations, international market leadership, or department-wide strategic initiatives. Focus areas are dynamic and may evolve over time.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• An advanced degree is desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of previous relevant experience in global event security planning and a thorough grasp of crowd control and management strategies.
• Minimum of 10 years of law enforcement experience.
• Formal education/training in security-related matters is a plus (i.e., ASIS, CPP)
• Prior experience with security and special event planning, threat assessment/risk analysis, and a thorough grasp of crowd control/management strategies.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to prepare clear, comprehensive, and significant briefings and reports.
• Ability to identify, establish, and maintain positive, constructive working relationships with business groups, law enforcement, and intelligence contacts; and must have a global network of security contacts.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.
• You have experience in mentorship and developing internal and external team members.
• Confirmed knowledge and proficiency with various computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and ability to learn bespoke League applications.
• Flexibility to travel as needed (both scheduled and for unplanned critical incident management); willingness to work flexible off hours.
• Ability to organize data and prepare detailed reports of investigative findings.
• Strong background in intelligence gathering, including familiarity with and use of online resources, investigative databases, subscription services, and public record checks.
• Ability to maintain extreme confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Proven expertise in conducting complex and varied criminal investigations.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with internal business groups, law enforcement contacts, and security services.
• Great communicator and solid project manager, able to effectively prioritize and advance many projects happening simultaneously, often on tight deadlines
• Strategic thinker with a service attitude, constantly working towards satisfying the needs of our constituents.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute security plans for various global events with internal and external resources.
• Identify event vulnerabilities and develop analytical feedback and actionable strategies through critical thinking regarding security needs in challenging and emerging markets.
• Create effective staffing and risk mitigation strategies to ensure effective security protocols and contingency plans are in place.
• Manage budgets to provide scalable resources across multiple events.
• Build a network of vendors who fully comply with national and international laws and regulations, professional standards, accepted business practices, and internal standards.
• Conduct periodic reviews and cost-benefit analyses to identify event staffing efficiencies and provide senior executives with valuable insight that improves business planning and future strategic initiatives.
• Implement department standard methodologies and incorporate innovative protocols that improve overall planning processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee assessments and review security planning documents for events globally.
• Develop proficiencies and security standards that are aligned with industry benchmarks.
• Conduct investigations involving game incidents, players, staff, and others as necessary and directed.
• Participate in the security planning and on-site management of security at selected events, including league games, playoffs and finals, All-Star events, global games, drafts, and other special events.
• Lead and manage assigned security focus areas, which may include league operations, international regions, or department-wide initiatives.
• Serve as a primary liaison with internal stakeholders, external partners, and law enforcement or security agencies relevant to assigned focus areas.
• Ensure proactive and preventative security measures and contingency planning are integrated into broader business and event planning processes.
• Conduct assessments, analysis, and planning for events, programs, or markets within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Support and execute special projects, investigations, and cross-functional initiatives across the Event Security function.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership on key risks, initiatives, and findings.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of security protocols, standards, and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Benefits

• Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company.
• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level