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Oak View Group

Director, Global Security & New Projects

Oak View Group, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Oak View GroupOak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position SummaryThis role will pay a salary of $130,000.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Matching pension, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays)

This position will remain open until Dec 31, 2024.

Responsibilities

Liaison with the Business Development Department and attend all phone calls, site walkthroughs and client meetings related to current owned & operated and future OVG developed facilities

Provide security recommendations for all new facilities being developed by OVG and be onsite for extended periods of time during all new venue openings

Assist in the standardization and implementation of all security related technology at all owned & operated facilities, to include all new facilities in development.

Oversee projects within the Business Services group to include project management, budgeting, business development and client relations.

Develop and review emergency response and crisis management procedures and conduct periodic training exercises relating to such procedures.

Conduct onsite assessments of varying sports and entertainment venues, to include standard assessments and Red Team Assessments

Assist in managing both global and domestic events to include the creation of security/emergency plans, management of local security staff, and managing client protocols.

Ability to travel (domestic and international) throughout the year, potentially for extended periods of time.

Travel may include holidays and weekends.

Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed and to be present to respond to emergencies within a reasonable time.

Develop and maintain relationships with high-level, local, state, and federal law enforcement personnel and private sector counterparts.

Maintain a positive and productive work environment and ensuring that the Organization’s commitment to such an environment is communicated to and adhered to by all subordinates and contractors.

Complete all duties as assigned, on a timely basis, and with a high degree of professionalism.

Qualifications

5+ years of security experience in a sport or entertainment venue

Familiarity with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) functions

Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and complete projects within a given deadline

Outstanding written and oral communications skills

Ability to think strategically, take initiative, be resourceful, independent, a self-starter, innovative and forward-thinking

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to work collaboratively with management, staff, contractors, partners, and the public

Ability to coordinate and collaborate with multiple departments within the Organization, including, but not limited to: Finance, Legal, and Human Resources

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in spreadsheet, Keynote/Powerpoint, and word processing programs

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a DifferenceAt OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our

people , improves our

service , and raises our

excellence . Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity EmployerOak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.