Asst. Manager, Security & Transportation

Assistant Manager, Security & Transportation

The Assistant Manager, Security & Transportation supports the daily security, transportation, and parking operations for Vinik Sports Group. This role assists in leading Event Security and Transportation/Parking staff, ensuring safe, efficient event operations and exceptional guest service. Working closely with the Director of Security & Transportation and other department leaders, the Assistant Manager helps oversee staff deployment, training, equipment readiness, policy enforcement, and event-day operations across all venues.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and maintains flexibility to support events on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Support the daily management and execution of security, transportation, and parking operations for assigned events and venues.
• Assist with the supervision, deployment, and direction of Security & Transportation supervisors and staff to ensure efficient operations and appropriate staffing levels.
• Monitor and adjust staffing assignments, deployments, and field operations to address operational needs and ensure effective coverage.
• Ensure compliance with all venue policies, procedures, safety standards, and security protocols.
• Deliver and promote exceptional guest service by addressing guest concerns, resolving issues, and fostering a positive event experience.
• Serve as a visible leadership presence throughout events, interacting professionally with guests, employees, vendors, and external partners.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of event staffing plans, deployment sheets, and operational documentation.
• Oversee the setup, operation, and readiness of security screening equipment, including Evolv systems, magnetometers, and X-ray scanners.
• Participate in pre-event planning meetings, staff briefings, and post-event debriefs to support continuous operational improvement.
• Monitor the condition, inventory, and functionality of departmental equipment, uniforms, nametags, and operational supplies.
• Assist in overseeing transportation and parking operations, including employee parking facilities and event parking lots.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of incident reports, supervisor reports, post-event reports, and other operational documentation.
• Utilize and enforce effective radio communication procedures to maintain coordination and situational awareness during events.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management of Security & Transportation team members.
• Assign and oversee on-the-job training for new employees to ensure compliance with operational standards and service expectations.
• Maintain composure and make sound operational decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure, and emergency situations.
• Support leadership in addressing employee performance, attendance, conduct, and corrective action matters as needed.
• Collaborate with multiple internal departments to ensure seamless event execution and operational excellence.
• Maintain flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events across all venues.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Direct oversight over the Part time Security & Parking staff

• Game/Event Night responsibilities:
  Yes
• Approximate number of events worked per year: 100+

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in security, public safety, event operations, or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in event security, venue operations, transportation, parking management, or a related operational environment, preferably within sports and entertainment venues, arenas, stadiums, convention centers, or large public assembly facilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with employees, guests, vendors, public safety partners, and senior leadership.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and ensuring the accuracy of incident reports, operational reports, and other…