Senior Manager, Protective Security Operations, FIFA World Cup 2026
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Travel opportunities
Job Description
FIFA, the international governing body for football (soccer), is renowned for organizing some of the world's most prestigious and widely watched sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup. As a global leader in sports event management, FIFA places a strong emphasis on safety and security to ensure the smooth and secure delivery of its tournaments. The FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26) will be hosted across 16 cities spanning Canada, Mexico, and the United States, bringing together millions of fans, players, officials, and dignitaries. The scale and complexity of organizing such a monumental event demand rigorous safety and security measures and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or similar education or experience in safety, security, policy development, and event management
- Minimum 8 years experience managing safety and security for large, complex major events, with focus on stadium safety and security operations
- Knowledge of sport event or major event safety and security planning accompanied by best practices
- Knowledge of private vs publicly protected persons and procedures
- Experience in intelligence analysis and conforming security protocols accordingly
- Deep understanding of risk management, crisis response, and emergency preparedness
- Proven track-record in building and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders for high-profile organization
- Experience working in multicultural environments
- Experience in the sports industry is an advantage
- Fluent in English
- Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education or experience in safety, security, policy development, and event management
- Minimum 8 years managing safety and security for large, complex major events
- Knowledge of sports or major event safety and security planning
- Knowledge of private versus public protection procedures
- Experience in intelligence analysis and adapting security protocols
- Deep understanding of risk management, crisis response, and emergency preparedness
- Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Experience working in multicultural environments
- Experience in the sports industry is an advantage
- Fluent in English
- Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office and planning software
Job Duties
- Serve as the primary point of contact with contracted private agencies providing security personnel
- Communicate with Senior Managers to coordinate with state, local, and law enforcement agencies
- Assist in coordinating venue walkthroughs for familiarization
- Manage private security details for high-profile individuals
- Develop comprehensive security parameters for private and liaison officers
- Lead the implementation and execution of close protection security plans
- Brief and train private security and liaison officers
- Oversee daily personnel logistics and coordination of liaison officers and jump team officers
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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