Event Security Manager

Job Summary:

Player 15 Group includes several companies and many different departments that support the designated Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury properties.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Player 15 Group is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Event Security Manager with the Security Department. This position will be responsible for supporting security leadership in overseeing the event security team and operations at PHX Arena. This includes assisting with the management and training of security staff, overseeing event preparation and execution including NBA, WNBA, Concerts and Other Events, maintaining security policies and procedures, coordinating with event organizers to implement security plans, and responding to emergencies and incidents as needed.

What Will You Do: 

• Manage game night team members to include but not limited to hiring, training, discipline, coaching, resolving grievances, submit payroll and terminations when necessary.
• Advance communication regarding security or staffing requests, create staff deployment and posting sheet, conduct briefings and support event operations.
• Set work hours and assignments, determine techniques to perform work, and distribute work among game night team members.
• Understands and leverages strengths and actively identifies development opportunities for self and others.
• Conduct interviews for potential new hires and assisting in the hiring process of potential candidates
• Contribute and lead relevant sections of new hire orientation sessions for both full-time and part-time team members.
• Operates as a key contact for clarification, guidance, or course correction.
• Development and training of Event Security Officers, Specialists, and Team Captains.
• Provide report writing training to the event staff and oversee the entering of incident reports into the reporting database (24/7 Software).
• Ongoing assessment of security team members and operations.

What We Need from Our Event Security Manager:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• ASIS International APP preferred.
• NCS4 CSVS preferred.
• 3-5 years of Security Supervision experience
• 1-2 years of Training experience
• Experience in large entertainment or sport venue event security operations

What You Can Expect: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs.
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for extended periods of time.
• Occasional travel from time to time for professional development.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to ten pounds of force occasionally.
• Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of fulltime benefit options including
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.


• Perks:
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games

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