Vice President, Safety & Security

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Full-time Regular Executive Management Eagan, MN, US

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Our mission at the Minnesota Vikings is to Advance the Vikings legacy through the passionate pursuit of excellence.

We strive to achieve, we put the team first, we seek to learn, we exhibit high character, and we are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

SUMMARY: The Vice President of Safety and Security position will provide enterprise-wide leadership for identifying, assessing, and reducing safety, security, and operational risks across all Minnesota Vikings and MV Ventures operations. This executive role is accountable for developing and integrating strategies that support physical security, NFL compliance, crisis management, business continuity, investigations, fan conduct oversight, and organizational preparedness.

This role ensures that safety and security practices align with the organization’s mission and values while protecting people, assets, operations, and brand reputation. The Vice President serves as a trusted advisor during complex, high-impact situations, and partners closely with People & Culture (Human Resources), Legal, Facilities Operations, Football Operations, Information Technology, Communications, Stadium Operations, Finance, and external agencies to enable a resilient, inclusive, and well-prepared organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Enterprise Safety & Security Leadership

• Provide executive leadership and governance for security operations across the TCO Performance Center, TCO Stadium, Viking Lakes Campus, and serve as the primary security liaison for U.S. Bank Stadium.
• Act as the central point of accountability for safety and security matters impacting team operations, facilities, employees, players, contractors, and MV Ventures.
• Deliver clear, timely risk assessments and strategic recommendations to Ownership and senior leadership.
• Provide regular, transparent updates on safety and security readiness, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership and stakeholders.
• Advise on safety and security considerations related to affiliated ownership entities and external business interests.
• Ensure sustained compliance with NFL security policies, best practices, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with NFL Security, law enforcement, emergency management agencies, and private-sector partners.
• Oversee access control strategies and secure environments across team-controlled facilities.
• Lead planning for major events, team travel, executive protection, and large-scale gatherings.
• Guide the selection, performance, and accountability of third-party security partners and vendors.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain security technologies and infrastructure in alignment with organizational needs and risk posture.
• Align safety and security initiatives with football operations, business objectives, and inclusive workplace practices.

Incident Management, Crisis Response & Emergency Preparedness

• Design, maintain, and continuously improve enterprise business continuity and crisis response frameworks in partnership with executive leadership.
• Lead organization-wide training, drills, simulations, and tabletop exercises to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.
• Ensure readiness for incidents including severe weather, facility disruptions, cyber threats, personnel safety events, and operational interruptions.
• Serve as the Executive Incident Commander during crises, providing calm, inclusive,…