Sr. Manager, Venue Security (Planning & Operations)

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Sr. Manager, Venue Security (Planning & Operations) 

The Senior Manager, Venue Security (Planning and Operations,) will play a pivotal, early role, as a key member of a small, professional and unique Safety and Security Team. The Senior Manager, Venue Security, will work collaboratively with a broad team of stakeholders on the design and security operating plans for a group of Olympic Venues. The Senior Manager will ensure that all designs and plans are integrated into the overall Games Security Plans and Games Operational Plans. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills who can work collaboratively with multiple functional areas (departments,) government and public safety agencies, and a unique set of stakeholders to ensure the highest levels of security and operational efficiency during the Games. The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills.  This position reports to the Director, Venue Security.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Integration: In collaboration with members of the Safety and Security Team, key LA28 Functional Areas (FAs,) including Event Management, Transportation, Logistics, Venue Partners, and Public Safety Agencies, develop venue-based security plans that provide the highest level of Security while minimizing impacts to critical event operations. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners (law enforcement, transportation authorities, emergency services, and private contractors and suppliers) to create unified and integrated security plans. Develop and integrate plans for Pre-Games Test Events with key stakeholders. Serve as the main point of contact/liaison for the Safety & Security Department with key functional areas, Venue contacts, government/public safety agencies, as required.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Contribute to risk and Venue assessments to identify vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee implementation of approved security plans. Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as international best practices for event security.
• Operational Coordination: Act as the primary