LACC Senior Security Supervisor

Position:
Senior Security Supervisor (FT)

Department:
Security.

Reports to:

Security Manager / Senior Security Manager.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt. Base Salary Range: $28.50 hourly.

The Senior Security Supervisor oversees event and shift-level security operations at the Los Angeles Convention Center to ensure a safe environment for clients, employees, contractors, vendors, and guests.

• Lead and direct security operations for events, conventions, meetings, and special activities.
• Develop and implement event security plans with clients, Event Management, contractors, and public safety partners.
• Oversee crowd management, ingress/egress operations, emergency response activities, and contract security performance.
• Maintain visible leadership presence during events, guiding supervisors, officers, and contract personnel.
• Create, maintain, and adjust staffing schedules and deployments to meet operational needs.
• Serve as Security Manager On Duty (MOD) when required.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate supervisors and security personnel, including oversight of the Field Training Officer Program.
• Ensure compliance with Guard Card, CPR/AED, and other required certifications and training programs.
• Complete employee evaluations and assist with performance management, coaching, and corrective action processes.
• Review incident reports, logs, and operational documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Draft and distribute directives, BOLOs, operational communications, and training materials.
• Conduct audits and inspections of equipment, radios, keys, AEDs, call boxes, CCTV systems, inventories, and departmental records.
• Maintain employee files, training records, certification logs, inventory records, contractor logs, theft logs, and other departmental tracking systems.
• Conduct special investigations, CCTV reviews, incident follow‑ups, and evidence collection as assigned.
• Coordinate with internal departments, campus partners, contractors, and government agencies to support safe and successful operations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, emergency plans, and operational improvements.
• Prepare event recaps, after‑action reports, and other operational summaries as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Valid CA/BSIS Guard Card.
• Ability to oversee workflow and take proactive action to ensure performance goals.
• Professional representation of Legends Global and LACC.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong leadership qualities, ability to motivate/engage team members and lead by example.
• Conflict resolution and collaboration skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and exercise sound judgment in stressful, high‑activity situations.
• Knowledge of security and guest services roles in a facility environment.
• Adaptability to changing conditions.
• Ability to create, implement, and present training materials and programs for all LACC team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Reliable transportation.
• Availability for variable work schedules including late hours, early mornings, extended hours, holidays, and weekends.

Minimum education of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum three (3) or more years of supervisory experience in security, law enforcement, military, emergency management, hospitality, or a related field.

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing security operations for large‑scale events, conventions, concerts, sporting events, or public assemblies.
• Experience supervising personnel, conducting investigations, preparing reports, and coordinating with law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies.
• Knowledge of BSIS regulations, crowd management, emergency response procedures, and incident command principles.
• Experience training, mentoring, and evaluating security personnel.
• Proficiency with CCTV, access control systems, incident reporting software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and…