Manager, Security

The Manager, Security for St. Louis CITY SC will manage the daily safety and security operations for Energizer Park, the Washington University Orthopedic High-Performance Center, and the St. Louis CITY SC Headquarters. This individual will help lead the Stadium Operations Team to provide a safe and family friendly experience for all guests attending events on the complex.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

· Supervise security contractors to provide 24/7/365 security for the complex and event related security services.

· Manage physical security assets such as CCTV, Card Access Control, Parking Lot Access Control, Keying and Key Control, and Guest Screening.

· Manage use of St. Louis CITY SC owed parking lots.

· Provide Safety & Security presence for all assigned events at the stadium and training facility.

· Follow all department policies and procedures related to Safety and Security.

· Ensure compliance with annual Security Operations budget.

· Conduct safety and security investigations. Prepare accurate and detailed reports related to risk related incidents.

· Conduct daily risk assessments to the stadium. Develop risk mitigation tactics to reduce risk to the stadium.

· Assists the Director of Security as St. Louis City SC liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, fire, and EMS to coordinate security plans at the stadium.

· Ensure all emergency preparedness efforts including emergency response plans and business recovery plans are followed.

· Ensure all safety and security equipment and systems are in place and operational.

· Maintain contacts within the industry to remain up to date with latest security applications and issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 5 years of law enforcement or military and/or corporate security.

· Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or related field preferred.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Experience in crowd management at a large public venue with a professional sports team.

· Knowledge in corporate facility and event security issues and best practices.

· Knowledge of security equipment, systems, procedures, and standards.

Skills and Abilities

· Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment.

· Ability to effectively supervise staff.

· Ability to communicate with and take direction from immediate supervisor and facility management.

· Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills and interacts with all levels of staff, including management.

· Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

· Ability to handle/resolve high tension situations and interactions with guests who may be acting in an “unruly manner”.

· Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills.

· Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.

· Must possess professional presentation, appearance and work ethic.

· Ability to work flexible hours based on events, including daytime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

· Possession of, or ability to obtain a current AED/CPR/First Aid Certificate.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Calendar.

· Proficiency in incident command systems Ability to demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy. Strong teamwork aptitude required.

· Elevated level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive, confidential situations and information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.