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Deputy Chief Security Officer

new york, NY

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NBA NBA lists this Deputy Chief Security Officer opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

Position Summary

The Deputy Chief Security Officer supports the Chief Security Officer in the development and execution of the NBA's global security program, serving as the second-in-command for all security operations. This role is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of personal and physical security across NBA games, events, and business activities domestically and internationally. The Deputy Chief Security Officer leads the implementation of crisis management protocols, and global intelligence strategies. This leader manages security teams and vendor relationships while ensuring operational readiness across all leagues and events. The role also serves as acting Chief Security Officer in the absence of the CSO, representing the department to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Major Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Security Officer in developing and executing the NBA's enterprise-wide security strategy, including personal and physical security for all games, events, and business activities domestically and internationally

Lead venue-specific security teams, providing direction, oversight, and accountability to ensure consistent security standards across all locations

Oversee security planning and operations for high-profile events, including League-wide events such as All-Star, encompassing contingency planning and full logistical coordination

Manage and maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies, emergency agencies, Federal Government partners, and other task forces on security threats, maintaining ongoing communications with teams

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to proactively identify and address security vulnerabilities across arenas, venues, and business operations

Monitor emerging threats and adjust the organization's security posture accordingly, ensuring proactive and adaptive responses to evolving risks

Manage relationships with internal clients and external vendors; monitor threat and risk activity for executives, special events, and other groups including players and referees

Ensure NBA security operations remain best-in-class across the industry while continuously evolving with global business needs

Ensure full compliance with all national and international laws, regulations, professional standards, accepted business practices, and internal policies, in alignment with industry standards and best practices

Assist in overseeing player investigations and support the management of special investigations, communicating results and recommending solutions as needed

Support the training and development of security personnel through maintained training programs and contribution to the formulation of security policies

Serve as acting Chief Security Officer in the absence of the CSO, representing the department to senior leadership and external stakeholders

Flexibility to travel as needed, including both scheduled and unplanned escalations

Skills

Broad and current knowledge of the security industry, including evolving trends, technologies, and best practices

Proven track record of supporting or leading security operations at a senior level, including managing internal teams and external vendor relationships

Effective communicator capable of conveying security-related concepts to a broad range of internal and external constituents

Ability to work collaboratively across multiple lines of business, departments, and functions

Recognized security expert with credibility within the broader security community

Analytical thinker with the ability to assess complex security scenarios and recommend sound, actionable solutions

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Skilled at operating in high-pressure environments with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism

Required Work Experience

15+ years of demonstrated experience in security operations; prior experience with a Law Enforcement Agency and/or Corporate Security in the private sector strongly preferred

Required Education

BA/BS required

Salary Range: $375,000-$425,000

Job Posting Title: Vice President

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 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. At the NBA, we're passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world. As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league's on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world's most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA's success. Off the court, we're also deeply committed to social responsibility. NBA Cares leads the league's involvement in addressing important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

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