Senior Director Team Security

MSG Sports, LLC

$134K — $260K *
Hospitality & Recreation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of related experience in security operations and management.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Strong knowledge of events and/or sports operations.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute security standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Strong background in emergency planning and business continuity.
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
  • Experience working with law enforcement and specialized training for high profile clients.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a leading security program for the NY Knicks.
  • Conduct investigations involving game incidents in partnership with the intelligence team.
  • Travel with the team, providing personal security for players at all games and events.
  • Participate in managing security for major events like NBA All-Star Games and playoffs.
  • Coordinate security communications and information for team executives and staff.
  • Execute security measures that enhance guest experience while ensuring safety at events.
  • Collaborate with various MSG directors to coordinate player security activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a high-profile sports team.
  • Flexible working conditions to accommodate travel needs.
  • Gain extensive experience in high-stakes security operations.
  • Contribute to the safety and security of athletes and public figures.
  • Engage in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
Full Job Description
The Senior Director Team Security for The New York Knicks will be accountable for developing and implementing proactive/preventative security measures and programs for the protection of MSG's team personnel, players and family members both domestically and on a global basis as needed. This position will also support MSG's business continuity and crisis management efforts. This position will be responsible for the execution of player-specific needs and appearances, in accordance with existing team and Madison Square Garden policies, guidelines and initiatives. What will you do? • Develop and maintain a best-in-class security program for the NY Knicks, ensuring team personnel and players are always protected. • In partnership with MSG's Intelligence and Investigation team, conduct investigations involving game incidents that involve players, staff and others as necessary and directed. • Travel with team throughout the course of the season (preseason, regular season and playoffs) and provide personal player security (ingress, egress, post-game, etc.) for all games at MSG and road games, working in tandem with team security and other related MSG personnel. • Participate in the security planning and on-site management of security at selected special events including the NBA, All-Star Games, Global Games, Drafts, Playoffs, and other special events. • Coordinate, prepare and disseminate all relative information regarding player security to appropriate team personnel / executives and appropriate in-house staff (MSG/Command Center, etc.). • Interact and coordinate efforts with all necessary team personnel and MSG staff on game nights. • Provide personal security for family members as directed. • Ensure the highest level of guest experience, while providing a secure environment, in all areas where the potential public/player interaction may exist. • Responsible for communicating all relative information regarding player security to team executives and MSG staff on game nights - including those posts near the team locker rooms and related additional areas restricted to non-club personnel. • Confer and provide information regarding operational and investigative situations when necessary. • Will work closely with the Director of Event Operations, Director of Building Security, Director of MSG Intelligence and the Director of Investigations to coordinate player activities when applicable. • Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site. What do you need to succeed? • 12+ years of related experience • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience • The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of security operations and management experience with a knowledge of events and/or sports operations. • Ability to develop and execute company and departmental standard operating procedures (SOP's) and effectively articulate and manage security budgetary initiatives. • Strong background and experience in emergency planning/business continuity. • The ability to effectively provide close supervision, guidance, and structure to staff as needed. • 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 are required. • Must have the ability to work independently and use sound business judgment while displaying tact, diplomacy and a commitment to company values. • Adept at maintaining a positive, open, approachable, and professional relationship with a diverse group of people. • Highly responsive to emergencies. • Experience working with law enforcement and coordinating security and safety needs for clients. • Specialized training in safety and security for high profile clients. • Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions without detailed instruction Special Requirements: • Position requires substantial travel year-round. Candidates will be expected to be able to travel often and endure long periods of standing and sitting with little to no notice. • Work hours are often fluid and not considered "normal' work hours while traveling during the season. • Candidates are required to be extremely flexible as travel plans are susceptible to delays and changes to accommodate team needs. #LI-Onsite Pay Range $134,000-$260,000 USD

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