Team & Arena Security - Central Region and Investigative Specialist

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Essential Functions and Job Summary

The Senior Director, Team and Arena Security - Central Region will be responsible for assessing, planning, and executing industry-leading security programs to protect the safety of NBA employees, players, and fans at league-sponsored games and events both domestically and internationally. This position will also support the NBA's business continuity and crisis management efforts. This position will report to the Head of Team & Arena Security and will be geographically based. This position will also directly support NBA Security’s Lead Investigator with on-court investigations as assigned. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented, dynamic executive with proven experience in event security management, crisis management, and emergency planning. Strong oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on preparing reports, security assessments, and analysis are required. The , Team and Arena Security - Central Region and Investigative Specialist will conduct comprehensive security-based assessments and define, lead, and analyze strategic metrics to accurately measure the effectiveness of the security program in controlling and mitigating risk. You will also be responsible for budget management and reconciliation. You will build and sustain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, as well as with law enforcement and security professionals at the federal, state, and local levels. As the Team and Arena Security - Central Region and Investigative Specialist, you will lead/mentor direct reports. You will be a trusted and respected evangelist for the security department, firmly grounded in security operations prowess with respect to budget, assessments, and timelines. We are a forward-thinking organization - and we expect leaders to have a player-coach approach, an in-the-trenches style, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves to dive into details as needed. Sharing contemporary ideas and experiences is encouraged; creating and setting industry standards, while constantly raising the bar internally, is ideal. This is a role for a creative individual who is passionate about navigating the future with us!

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for the security operations, oversight and management of the NBA, and G League teams, security representatives and venues.
• Primary focus is to provide proactive/preventative security measures and contingency planning.
• Assuring security is properly integrated into the overall planning process for all games and/or special events.
• Maintaining a best practices standard. Oversee implementation of NBA, and G League Arena Security Standards by teams and arenas.
• Create and conduct player orientation and team-level awareness training.
• Participate in the security planning and on-site management of security at selected special events, including the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League Playoffs and Finals, All-Star Games, Global Games, basketball camps, NBA Draft, and other special events.
• Serve as a liaison with all relevant domestic and international law enforcement and national security agencies.
• Conduct sensitive investigations across various areas, including players, referees, and other league and team employees for the NBA, WNBA, and G League.
• Assist Legal and other departments in the investigation of any potential integrity-related misconduct.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership on all investigative findings.

Required Education/Professional Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. An advanced degree is desirable.
• Formal education/training in security-related matters is a plus (i.e., ASIS, CPP).
• Minimum of 10 years of law enforcement and/ or high-level security-related experience. This may have been acquired through relevant law enforcement or equivalent international/ corporate security experience.

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on being able to prepare clear, comprehensive and meaningful reports and presentations for NBA Senior Management relating to domestic and international security matters.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with various computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint); ability to learn bespoke League applications.
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cohesively as part of a team effort.
• Strong background and experience in emergency planning, business continuity and crisis management.
• Ability to effectively provide close supervision, guidance and structure to staff where needed.
• Ability to successfully navigate between business, basketball and security environments and needs.
• Ability to maintain extreme confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Prior experience with security and special event planning, threat assessment/risk analysis, and a thorough grasp of crowd control/management strategies.
• Supervisory/management experience in previous positions is desirable.
• Demonstrated success in conducting complex law enforcement investigations and operations.
• Ability to organize data and prepare detailed reports of investigative findings.
• Strong background in intelligence gathering, including familiarity and use of online resources, investigative databases, subscription services, and public record checks.
• Ability to maintain extreme confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Proven expertise in conducting complex and varied criminal investigations.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with internal business groups, law enforcement contacts, and security services.

Salary Range:

$200,000-$230,000

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Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

About the NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.