Event Security & Safety Manager at Activision-Blizzard

Irvine, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

At least 7 years’ experience in event security, physical security, law enforcement, military, safety, emergency management, or any combination thereof, with at least 5 years of management experience
BA or BS highly desired (degrees in criminal justice, homeland security, emergency management, occupational safety, business administration, or organizational leadership preferred)
Security management experience with large, public-facing events
Safety experience preferred
Knowledge of best practices in event security, executive protection, and safety concepts, standards, policies, and procedures
Effective management, communication, technical writing, presentation development, and organizational skills
Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual and stressful circumstances
Strong customer service and service delivery skills
Demonstrated integrity, honesty, poise, tact, and diplomacy
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to plan, coordinate, and manage staff and operations
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Management and knowledge of guard force deployment
Management and knowledge of attendee screening and crowd control
Management and knowledge of threat management
Management and knowledge of executive and talent protection
Management and knowledge of law enforcement liaison
Management and knowledge of health and safety compliance
Management and knowledge of medical and life safety response
Management and knowledge of operational planning, including evacuation plans
Vendor selection and management
Management and knowledge of integrated communications and dispatch

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Event SecurityPhysical SecurityExecutive ProtectionCrowd ControlThreat ManagementLaw Enforcement LiaisonEmergency ManagementEvacuation PlanningVendor ManagementHealth and Safety ComplianceGuard Force DeploymentMedical Response

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Event Security & Safety Manager role?

Candidates must have at least 7 years’ experience in event security, physical security, law enforcement, military, safety, emergency management, or any combination thereof, with at least 5 years of management experience. A BA or BS degree is highly desired, preferably in fields like criminal justice, homeland security, or emergency management.

Is this a remote, hybrid, or on-site position?

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home, based in Irvine, CA.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include managing guard force deployment, attendee screening and crowd control, threat management, executive and talent protection, law enforcement liaison, health and safety compliance, medical and life safety response, operational planning, vendor selection and management, and integrated communications.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

Essential skills include effective management, communication, technical writing, presentation development, and organizational skills; ability to maintain professional composure under stress; strong customer service; and excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Is the salary or compensation mentioned for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Activision-Blizzard

Develops and publishes interactive video games

About Activision-Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide range of players, from casual mobile users to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. What sets Activision Blizzard apart from competitors is its focus on high-quality gaming experiences that promote community and social interaction among players. The company's goal is to provide engaging and immersive entertainment that connects gamers worldwide.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1979Year Founded

$975MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Entertainment, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees