Specialist, Security
The Opportunity
The Memphis Grizzlies are looking for a dynamic professional to assist building security staff in operating state-of-the-art CCTV, access control, radio communications, credentialing, and emergency responder systems. You will assist in 24/7 security for the arena as well as event-related security. This position also requires the planning and execution of security and guest service-related training programs for full-time and part-time employees. The position requires collaborating with an extensive group of internal and external stakeholders including our guests, clients, facility operations, team operations, artists and show management, business executives, law enforcement agencies, and the NBA.
In This Role You Will
At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks. In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.
Keeping You Healthy
The Memphis Grizzlies are looking for a dynamic professional to assist building security staff in operating state-of-the-art CCTV, access control, radio communications, credentialing, and emergency responder systems. You will assist in 24/7 security for the arena as well as event-related security. This position also requires the planning and execution of security and guest service-related training programs for full-time and part-time employees. The position requires collaborating with an extensive group of internal and external stakeholders including our guests, clients, facility operations, team operations, artists and show management, business executives, law enforcement agencies, and the NBA.
In This Role You Will
- Assist Building Safety and Security Manager and the Director of Security in development and oversight of strategic safety plans with the objective of managing and mitigating risk for FedExForum during sporting events, concerts, and other entertainment events.
- Assist in the supervision of a team of 24/7 building security staff including training, scheduling, and post assignments.
- Help build and manage a safety platform focusing on the safety of employees, vendors, artists, clients, patrons, etc.
- Ensure strong collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders (e.g., IT, Senior Leadership, Human Resources, Risk Management and related law enforcement and government agencies).
- Assist in implementing and managing security programs to ensure appropriate levels of security, safety, privacy, and recovery of company assets, loss prevention, commercial tenants, and patrons.
- Keep up to date on latest security and privacy legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts, and vulnerabilities.
- Assist the Building Safety and Security Manager in delivering reports detailing overall program compliance and program effectiveness.
- Provide training and leadership for Security team in disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Assist Security management in ongoing risk assessment programs targeting information security and privacy matters, recommend methods for vulnerability detection and remediation, and vulnerability testing.
- Work with outside consultants and vendors as appropriate for independent security audits.
- Assist in venue credentialing.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 1-3 years’ experience in a safety or security-related field (law enforcement, military, intelligence, private security organization, or a related field) with experience directly managing staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university preferred.
- Experience implementing Emergency Evacuation Plans, Policies and Procedures.
- Proven ability to think strategically with a willingness to execute successful projects.
- Must be adaptable with the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
- Skilled in leading, motivating and developing employees.
- Must have a high degree of personal integrity and be willing to consistently put the interests of the organization first.
- Strong ability to support creative ideation to enhance brand equity while supporting company culture, values, and objectives.
- Must be a strong communicator and cross-organizational collaborator.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), CCTV and access control systems.
- Experience working in live entertainment venues is a plus.
- Knowledge of sports and entertainment, specifically NBA basketball.
At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks. In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.
Keeping You Healthy
- Industry leading health coverage
- Short and Long-term disability
- Team Member and Dependent Life Insurance
- Group Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness programs through EAP and Headspace
- Matching 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Team Store Discounts
- Happy Hours and other fun activities
- Qualified parking and game night meals
- NBA Sponsored Discount Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Parental Leave
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Part-time -
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management -
Industries
Spectator Sports
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