Safety & Security Manager| Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak 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 Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in overseeing the direction for the safety and security operations for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) in a manner consistent with best practices for large convention centers in major metropolitan areas.  Manages all aspects of the public safety, security, transportation, sheltering, and emergency preparedness programs under the guidance of the Director of Safety and Security.  In addition will also assist the Director with the development of all life safety and prevention plans and programs, including venue and event-specific plans in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and city laws.  Supervises and is responsible for the management and administration of the facility’s full and part-time employees, while also supervising contracted security provider(s).  Establishes and enforces requirements and standards for all event-contracted security providers. Manages initial facility response to any emergency or incident up to such point as specified in facility emergency operations plans. Responsible for coordinating various divisions on the event planning, maintenance and enhancement of security and life safety systems.  Ensures safety/security of staff and guests, protection of equipment and property.  Consults with and advises KBHCCD’s Director of Safety & Security on security, safety, and transportation matters.  Evaluates security systems, equipment, and operations of the facility.  Works closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and other coordinating agencies to ensure public safety and effective security protocols.

 

This role will pay a yearly salary of $80,000 to $95,000.

 

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

 

This position will remain open until March 28, 2025.

About the Venue

This position is based at our Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) is one of the largest convention centers in the nation. Every year it welcomes over a million visitors attending major national and international conventions, meetings, concerts, athletic competitions, auto shows, and more. Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, the KBHCCD has been and continues to be a fixture in the Dallas skyline offering 1 million square feet of exhibit space, three ballrooms, 88 meeting rooms, 1,750-seat theater, and a 9,816-seat arena. The award-winning facility is connected to a 1,001-room hotel via skybridge and is adjacent to two Vertiport landing pads.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of vendor security personnel.
• Assists the Director of Safety and Security in working with the Safety and Security Team, develops, manages, and delivers comprehensive facility-wide training programs to include regularly scheduled drills, tabletop exercises, red team exercises in coordination with other service providers and local authorities.
• Administers all public safety related policies, rules, and procedures, and directs subordinates in carrying out day-to-day public safety related duties.
• Manages and oversees physical security operations and related investigations.
• Manages and reviews for accuracy internal/external dissemination of incident reporting software.

 Safety/Security

• Administering and maintaining existing safety programs, policies, and procedures as well as developing specific programs as needed according to the needs of KBHCCD.
• Assisting other departmental managers and coordinators in the oversight of safety and security compliance.
• Assists with review and implementation of appropriate levels of security for KBHCCD and ensures all applicable security protocols are being enforced.
• Assists with the review and updating of emergency plans and public safety/security policies and procedures.
• Remains current on issues regarding changes to technology and laws, ordinances, rules and/or procedures affecting the public safety/security industry to ensure compliance and the safety and security of staff, guests, and attendees.
• Assist with the development and spending of the Safety and S