Event Security Manager

Do you want to help reinvent event security through technology? If so, you might be a great match to lead our Event Security program at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum.

We are seeking an experienced and multifaceted Event Security Manager who is adept at crafting, planning, and implementing event security and safety programs. Event Security Manager will be responsible for the overall management of event security operations at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, while ensuring that the highest level of safety and security standards are met for NBA games, concerts, and special events taking place at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum.

The ideal candidate will possess a detailed understanding of sports & entertainment venue safety programs and have five or more years of supervisory or management experience in a building security or event-based workforce.

This is a full-time role based in Inglewood, CA and is eligible for our competitive benefit offering including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company contribution, Well-Being Allowance, and more. The scope of this position encompasses a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation with the transition of numerous daily events. Due to the nature of this industry, the candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule including weeknights, weekends, and holidays to cover high profile concerts and NBA games.

What You Will Do

• Manage Event Security Coordinator to plan, develop, and implement programs that support strategic goals while maintaining the highest industry safety standards for all fans, employees, performers, public officials, executive leadership, service partners, and clients.
• Assist the Director of Security Operations in leading, training, developing, and scheduling contracted Event Security personnel, ensuring a high-performing team while implementing programs that uphold industry standards and ensure the safety and security of all fans, team members, performers, and stakeholders.
• Manage the Event Security budget, including creating security expense estimates for all contracted partners and emergency services, reviewing final expenses, and tracking expenditures in collaboration with Finance and Event Operations to monitor the annual budget.
• Collaborate with management and public safety officials to develop training programs, employee safety presentations, practical exercises, and tabletop exercises to ensure operating procedures are effectively communicated to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage Intuit Dome and Kia Forum security operations to ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to, including screening processes, access control, and Front-of-House and Back-of-House operations.
• Provide effective communication to staff and guests during emergency response situations; update and maintain facility Emergency Operating Plans, including regular reviews, updates, and exercises.
• Assess, develop, and manage the execution of security strategies and plans as required to secure building perimeters, parking garages, access points, staff work areas, Command Center, and Loading Dock operations during events.
• Oversee the production and distribution of all Intuit Dome and Kia Forum credentials, including season credentials and daily event credentials as needed.
• Manage incident investigators response to all incidents occurring throughout Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, including oversight of all reports prepared within 24/7 Software.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain all 24/7 Software and Event Security reports, including incident reports and post-event summary reports.
• Serve as an active member of all Intuit Dome and Kia Forum operational meetings to prepare for and review events, coordinate with all event operations departments, obtain accurate attendance projections, and relay pertinent information to Event Security partners during briefings and after-action reviews.
• Prepare Event Security briefing sheets and credential boards for all events at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, and disseminate information to contracted partners, emergency responders, and key stakeholders prior to each event.
• Work in conjunction with the Event Manager to ensure Intuit Dome and Kia Forum is prepared for opening doors.
• Conduct quality control audits throughout Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in public and restricted areas to identify safety concerns and security vulnerabilities. Develop after-action reports and update operating procedures to address findings identified through audits.
• Ensure Intuit Dome and Kia Forum are cleared of all guests prior to releasing security service partner staff.
• Review and discuss event security riders with promoter security teams and coordinate with security service partners to ensure all required staffing levels are met.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local, city, state, and federal government security organizations to ensure effective communication, coordination, compliance, and support for investigations related to security incidents during events.
• Collaborate with Team Security, NBA Security, visiting team security, and touring production security personnel to ensure security measures are coordinated and implemented for each event.
• Execute NBA Arena Security Procedures and Guidelines.
• Manage and maintain employee identification systems and access control technology programs.
• Working schedule based on Intuit Dome and Kia Forum events and other activities.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Your Background, Skills and Qualifications

• Five years direct industry experience in security-related field.
• Supervisory and management experience with a building security or event-based workforce.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of sports & entertainment venue event planning and related activities.
• Experience with governmental resources, including police and fire departments, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and other local, state, and federal resources.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of physical security systems, including 24/7 Software, CCTV, Envoy, fire alarm, Genetec, Liferaft, and Motorola radio communication systems and/or other comparable systems.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in crisis management, investigation skills, security technology, life safety, risk management, payroll, and scheduling are required.
• Experience with budgeting and creating event staffing estimates.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and compliance regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field highly preferred, advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to learn, contribute and thrive in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and positively interact in a diverse multi-cultural environment.

Our Approach to Technology & Innovation

At Halo Sports and Entertainment, curiosity and innovation go hand in hand. We seek forward-thinking individuals who embrace emerging technologies and actively leverage AI tools to work smarter, unlock creativity, and elevate the fan and business experience.

About Halo Sports & Entertainment:

Halo Sports & Entertainment brings together some of Southern California's most iconic sports and entertainment brands. Our portfolio includes the LA Clippers, Intuit Dome, Kia Forum, and the San Diego Clippers, giving our teams the opportunity to shape experiences across professional sports, live music, and entertainment. Whether producing unforgettable events, building innovative technology, or supporting the operations behind it all, our employees work together to deliver exceptional experiences while growing their careers in one of the most dynamic organizations in sports and entertainment.

About Intuit Dome:

At Intuit Dome, we're setting a new standard for live sports and entertainment. Home to the LA Clippers, Intuit Dome was designed from the ground up to redefine the fan experience through technology, innovation, and thoughtful design. Every event is an opportunity to create an unforgettable experience for every fan, artist, athlete, and guest who walks through our doors.

Host of the 2026 NBA All-Star game and set to Olympic Basketball in 2028, Intuit Dome is over 1 million square feet and features our team training center, business operations offices, five full-sized basketball courts, an 80,000 square foot outdoor plaza and a double-sided Halo Board composed of more than an acre of LED.

Located in Inglewood, Calif., Intuit Dome is built different -- it redefines fans’ expectations for live experiences and changes the music landscape in Los Angeles.

About Kia Forum:

Located in Inglewood, California, the Kia Forum is the only arena-sized venue in the country dedicated to music and entertainment, delivering a superior experience for artists and fans alike. The iconic venue hosts a diverse range of premier events, featuring the biggest names in music and entertainment, award shows, combat sports, and more. Designed with entertainers and performers in mind, Kia Forum Backstage includes star-caliber dressing rooms that provide unparalleled comfort. The Kia Forum received Pollstar's "Arena of the Decade" award in 2022 and was named the top West Coast arena in 2025 by Pollstar and Billboard magazines.

Compensation

• The range for this position is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 annual compensation. Compensation package offered will be based on multiple individualized factors, including a candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• The role is classified as exempt.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Wellbeing Allowance of up to $1,000 per year
• Financial Education and Wellness Program, including access to Certified Financial Planners
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Company-paid Long Term Disability insurance
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employee, spouse and children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mind health support via Modern Health and Headspace
• Fertility and Family Planning Assistance via Carrot

The LA Clippers and Intuit Dome are a proud equal opportunity employer. It is our desire and intent that all employees enjoy a professional business working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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