Director, Jazz Security

This is a Full Time Job


The Director of Team Security is responsible for the safety and security of Utah Jazz players and staff while participating in NBA and/or team sanctioned, games, events and related activities while traveling, at Vivint Smart Home Arena, and in the greater Salt Lake community.

All full-time and part-employees of the Utah Jazz are required to be fully vaccinated (fully vaccinated is defined as two weeks after your final dose). Mandatory vaccinations support our commitment to making our workplace and public facilities as safe and welcoming as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals who are not able to get the vaccine due to qualifying medical or religious reasons.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Team Travel:
• Travel with the team to all road games during the NBA pre-season, regular season and post-season NBA Playoffs as well as any off-season trips as needed.
• Ensure the safety and security of players, staff, and company property while traveling.
• Assist with travel requirements to and from destinations.
• Ensure members of the traveling party are on the airplane and bus at the scheduled time, and no personal items are left behind.
• Assist equipment manager with monitoring all luggage and equipment until it is stored and/or delivered to player and staff rooms upon arrival at the hotel.
• Coordinate with each road venue and team personnel regarding security and emergency response procedures as well as any concerns.
• Establish and manage relationship with hotel security.
• Provide security at team-related basketball events as needed.
• Security/Intelligence:
• Secure the practice facility during practice times.
• Attend all team practices at home and on the road.
• Provide security for player appearances scheduled by the organization as necessary.
• Attend events hosted by players for security purposes on request.
• Provide guidance on appropriate security measures to anyone hosting players for events, appearances, etc.
• Assist players, coaches and staff with cyber security issues or threats.
• Investigate and report any relevant or unusual situations that develop.
• NBA Security:
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with NBA security representatives and all other applicable personnel.
• Facilitate regular communication to maintain awareness and mitigate any current security concerns or issues.
• Participate in conference calls with NBA Security.
• Attend annual NBA Security Conference.
• Home and Away Game Security:
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with arena security directors and all other security personnel.
• Ensure security measures for arrival and departure of players, their families, and vehicles are adequate
• Attend the NBA security briefing prior to the start of all games.
• Monitor activity and communication between the fans and players around the bench.
• Assist referees on the court with player altercations and instant replay review.
• Escort players and coaches ejected from the game to the locker room.
• Compliance/Player Support
• Assist players in complying with all state and federal laws, and NBA guidelines relating to firearms, driver license, and motor vehicle registration.
• Conduct security surveys for player residences on request.
• Assist player development representative with off-the-court training.
• Attend scheduled player development meetings and conferences.
• Communication/Relationships:
• Help players and coaches understand the role of the Team Security Professional.
• Manage communication and develop relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement, and NBA officials.
• Establish relationships with management and security personnel of venues frequented by players.
• Administration:
• Develop and implement security plans as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Law enforcement, military, or executive protection training and experience.
• Ability to think quickly through situations, handle real-time issues and present solutions required.
• Ability to interact with coaches, players, and other staff and persuade various personality types required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, taking initiative when necessary.
• Ability to take direction and follow-up.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong teamwork and team synergy skills required.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Available and willing to travel extensively, work extended hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.

COMPETENCIES:
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manages Conflict – Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and rough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Position will be required to stand and be on feet for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of heavier objects up to 35 lbs. necessary when setting up and breaking down.

The Smith Entertainment Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and SEG reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.