Manager, Protective Security Operations, FIFA World Cup 2026
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Travel opportunities
team events
Job Description
FIFA, the global governing body for football, is renowned for organizing one of the world's most prestigious sporting events - the FIFA World Cup. As FIFA prepares for the 2026 edition of the tournament, hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, it emphasizes the highest standards of safety and security to ensure a seamless and secure experience for teams, officials, VIPs, and fans. FIFA's Safety and Security team holds a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing all protective measures during this extensive multi-national event, which spans 16 host cities and numerous non-competition venues. The organization collaborates closely with... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or similar education in relevant fields
- At least 8 years of experience managing safety and security for major events
- Strong knowledge of stadium safety and security operations
- Familiarity with FIFA tournaments and private security management preferred
- Understanding of public and private protection procedures
- Experience in intelligence analysis and security protocol conformity
- Demonstrated skills in risk management and crisis response
- Ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Experience working in diverse cultural environments
- Proficient in English
- Spanish or French language skills considered beneficial
- Proficiency with MS Office and collaboration tools
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in safety, security, policy development, or event management
- Minimum 8 years experience managing safety and security operations for large-scale events
- Knowledge of sports event safety and security planning and best practices
- Understanding of private versus publicly protected persons and relevant procedures
- Experience with intelligence analysis and adapting security protocols
- Expertise in risk management, crisis response, and emergency preparedness
- Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments
- Experience in the sports industry is an advantage
- Fluent in English, with Spanish and/or French considered a plus
- Proficient in MS Office and planning software
Job Duties
- Serve as a point of contact with contracted private agencies providing Team Liaison, Referee Liaison, and Protective Security Officers
- Communicate with Senior Managers to coordinate local and state law enforcement agency support
- Assist in organizing venue walkthroughs for corporate security familiarization
- Coordinate accreditation processes for VIPs and publicly protected individuals
- Manage hired private security details for FIFA executives, teams, and referees
- Liaise with police departments for secure transportation and movement of national teams
- Develop security parameters for private security and liaison officers
- Act as team leader or member in implementing overall security plans for client groups
- Collaborate with venue management and national team representatives on security planning at non-competition venues
- Conduct training and briefing sessions for private security and liaison officers on security protocols and resource stewardship
- Manage and train Protective Security Specialists assigned for tournament duties
- Oversee daily logistics and communication with contracted agencies to ensure continuous security implementation during FIFA World Cup 2026
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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