Safety and Security Specialist

Fever Labs•Chicago, IL

7d•$80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in testing your skills as a US Safety and Security specialist with Fever? We are seeking candidates with experience working in the safety and security space, and with a diverse and adaptable skillset, to support Fever's operations in North America. The US Safety & Security Specialist will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Fever's global Safety & Security framework. Reporting to Fever's global Health and Safety Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on professional eager to take full ownership of safety initiatives across our U.S. operations—spanning workplaces, live events, and high-profile experiences. The right candidate will have significant autonomy to build, influence, and elevate safety and security standards, directly contributing to Fever's mission of creating safe, world-class entertainment experiences. With dotted line reporting to both the Global Physical Security and Crisis Management Managers, this hybrid role offers a unique chance to operate with independence in alignment with Fever's global safety and security strategy. The right candidate will be prepared to provide local leadership with a primary focus on H&S compliance, employee wellbeing and preventative risk management, while also overseeing local security operations and crisis response. Acting as the main link between regional operations (in one of Fever's largest global markets) and Fever's Global Safety & Security function in Madrid, this position offers the chance to shape policy, drive operational excellence, and strengthen organizational resilience at a global scale — while maintaining close contact with local senior leadership to ensure alignment and impact.

Requirements

Minimum 4-6 years of experience in health & safety, security, or crisis management, with proven ability to operate across both Safety and Security domains.
Solid understanding of workplace safety regulations, compliance standards, and risk assessment frameworks; familiarity with crisis management methodologies.
Ability to work independently, demonstrating strong organizational skills, proactivity, and initiative.
Strong ability to work across functions, balance priorities, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders in a matrix reporting environment.
Comfortable being on-site during irregular hours and traveling to event locations in the region.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications in Health & Safety (e.g., OSHA, IOSH) and/or Security (e.g., CPP, PSP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve Safety & Security programs across Fever's U.S. business, ensuring alignment with global standards and full regulatory compliance.
Oversee the national approach for safety and security in support of BAU operations, with direct, on-the-ground support to major and strategic local productions.
Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and training to foster a strong safety culture and ensure employee and patron well-being.
Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records for audits and reporting.
Provide emergency response coordination for incidents affecting Fever workspaces and events.
Coordinate and work with internal stakeholders (Fever's Global Safety and Security Team, event producers, project managers), external stakeholders (vendors, venues) and incident responders (local authorities and law enforcement) in accordance with incident and crises protocols and plans. .
Deliver training, raise awareness, ensuring clear escalation prior to and during crises and other incidents.
Ensure compliance with relevant local regulations including OSHA, ADA, and state/local requirements, ing best practices for safe, accessible workspaces and events.
Conduct incident investigations and ensure corrective actions and lessons learned are implemented.
Deliver on-site support, safety briefings, and crisis communication, including during irregular hours or travel across event locations.

Benefits

Fever 40% discount: This discount is for personal use only
Free Candlelight Event: This voucher is for single use only and valid for 2 people.
We offer health, dental and vision insurance with comprehensive coverage through Cigna, including:
Medical Plans: Base, High (with no deductible) and HDHP + HSA with $750 contribution
2 Dental Plans: we offer a basic and a buy-up plan
1 Vision Plan
We cover 90% of your medical and vision premiums; the remaining 10% is deducted from your bi-weekly paycheck. For your dental plan, we will cover up to $30 of your premium per month.
Wellhub Membership: Wellhub gives employees unlimited access to a selected number of gyms, studios, classes, training, and wellness apps. It is paid by Fever up to the Bronze plan.
401k Pension Plan Enrollment
Fever offers some tax-advantaged benefits to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualifying expenses:
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependant-Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
Commuter
22 days annual leave = 12 working days of vacation per year + 8 working days of paid sick leave per year + 2 days of paid family leave per year.
Parental leave: Fever provides the following entitlements for parents (both birthing and non-birthing) who have been employed by Fever for a period of three (3) months or more, which must be taken consecutively after the birth / adoption of a child:
Eight (8) weeks of mandatory paid leave immediately after, receiving 100% of the base salary; plus
either an additional eight (8) weeks of optional paid leave, receiving 50% of the base salary, or four (4) additional weeks of optional paid leave, receiving 100% of the base salary, plus
an additional twelve (12) weeks of optional unpaid leave, which may be extended up to forty (40) weeks if approved by the manager before leave starts.
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