Senior Manager, Oklahoma Security Planning and Liaison

This role leads security planning for the Oklahoma City venues of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It develops venue-based security plans with TEAM OKC, LA28 functional areas, venue partners, and public safety agencies, covering physical, technical, and operational security. As the Safety and Security Department's main liaison for the assigned venues, the postholder delivers the highest level of security while keeping critical event operations, test events, and Games-time venue operations running smoothly.

The security plans built in this role protect every athlete, spectator, and teammate who enters an Oklahoma City venue, and the role's judgment and partnerships with public safety agencies help keep the Olympic and Paralympic Games safe, secure, and on time.

• Develop venue-based security plans covering physical, electronic, technical, and operational security for TEAM OKC and LA28 venues.
• Serve as the primary liaison between LA28 and TEAM OKC functional areas, venue contacts, and public safety agencies.
• Contribute to risk and venue assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee implementation of approved security plans.
• Deliver approved Security Operations Plans at assigned venues, ensuring compliance with regulations and LA28 policies.
• Chair planning meetings, integrate Pre-Games Test Event plans, and complete status and incident reports.
• Perform other duties as required, with the role evolving over time and potentially including operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Provide occasional support to other Venue Security Planning Teams.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in security planning and operations in a demanding venue safety or security position.
• Experience in cross-functional security planning and collaboration with law enforcement, emergency services, transportation authorities, and private contractors.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a proactive approach.

• Games security experience.
• Bachelor's degree in security, law enforcement, emergency management, project management, or a related field; or 7 years of equivalent experience in venue safety and security planning preferred.
• Security, law enforcement, public safety, or project management certifications.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local event security regulations.

• No relocation assistance is provided for any positions.
• LA28 values talent from all geographic backgrounds and welcomes applications from candidates based outside the Los Angeles area if they are able to work on-site in LA.
• Available to work onsite in the Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Occasional long shifts, work outside business hours, and travel, including to Oklahoma City, to support deliverables and the Games.

• The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role.
• All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.