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Event Security Manager Headquarters Phoenix, Arizona
Job Summary: Player 15 Group
- the sports & entertainment company behind the
Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and PHX Arena
- is redefining the industry standard. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix and engaging fans across the world, Player 15 Group is driven by possibility, innovation, and the desire to create memorable moments for our fans and community. Our culture is anchored in purpose-driven leadership and fueled by individuals who bring passion, creativity, and vision to everything they do. We challenge convention, amplify voices, and create experiences that resonate well beyond the final buzzer. This is where talent meets purpose and bold ideas become reality. The Event Security Manager will oversee security operations for NBA and WNBA games, concerts, family shows, and other events, ensuring the safety of guests, staff, performers, and players while upholding exceptional service standards. This exciting role offers a chance to break into the sports and entertainment industry, managing and developing security staff, coordinating with internal teams, law enforcement, and venue partners, and implementing all security protocols and procedures.
What Will You Do:
Lead all aspects of event security operations for NBA/WNBA games, concerts, family shows, and private events including deployment, response and communications ensuring staff coverage is appropriate for each event profile. Develop and execute event-specific security plans in coordination with event management, team operations, tour security and public safety agencies. Serve as a primary point of contact for event security-related incidents and emergencies. Build and maintain a high-performing team with a strong emphasis on safety, professionalism, and guest experience. Recruit, manage, and supervise full and part-time event security staff. Ensure compliance with NBA, WNBA, and industry-wide security standards, protocols, and lead scenario-based training sessions to prepare for various emergency situations. Collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement ongoing training programs for part-time staff covering emergency response, crowd management, de-escalation, access control, and arena policies. Conduct regular evaluations and provide feedback to enhance team performance and readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Operations, Guest Services and Event Management. Assist in the development and review of arena-wide emergency action plans and standard operating procedures. Prepare post-event reports detailing security performance, incidents, and areas of improvement.
What We Need from this position:
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience. +2 years security management experience within sports, entertainment, or public venues. Experience managing large-scale security teams, training programs, and event-specific deployments and operations. Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing full-time and part-time event security operations and teams. Strong communication and collaboration skills with high emotional intelligence. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability and desire to obtain security certifications (CPP, NCS4, FEMA/NIMS ICS, First Aid/CPR, Crowd Manager). Understanding of NBA/WNBA security standards and operational intricacies a plus. What You Can Expect:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs. Ability to transit throughout the arena for extended periods of time. Occasional travel from time to time for professional development. This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is
S-Sedentary Work - Exerting up to twenty pounds of force occasionally. Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a monitor. Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person. Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English Wide range of full-time benefit options including Medical, Dental and Vision coverages Life and Disability options Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department. Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment Suns Legacy Partners, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Event Security Manager Headquarters Phoenix, Arizona
Job Summary: Player 15 Group
- the sports & entertainment company behind the
Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and PHX Arena
- is redefining the industry standard. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix and engaging fans across the world, Player 15 Group is driven by possibility, innovation, and the desire to create memorable moments for our fans and community. Our culture is anchored in purpose-driven leadership and fueled by individuals who bring passion, creativity, and vision to everything they do. We challenge convention, amplify voices, and create experiences that resonate well beyond the final buzzer. This is where talent meets purpose and bold ideas become reality. The Event Security Manager will oversee security operations for NBA and WNBA games, concerts, family shows, and other events, ensuring the safety of guests, staff, performers, and players while upholding exceptional service standards. This exciting role offers a chance to break into the sports and entertainment industry, managing and developing security staff, coordinating with internal teams, law enforcement, and venue partners, and implementing all security protocols and procedures.
What Will You Do:
Lead all aspects of event security operations for NBA/WNBA games, concerts, family shows, and private events including deployment, response and communications ensuring staff coverage is appropriate for each event profile. Develop and execute event-specific security plans in coordination with event management, team operations, tour security and public safety agencies. Serve as a primary point of contact for event security-related incidents and emergencies. Build and maintain a high-performing team with a strong emphasis on safety, professionalism, and guest experience. Recruit, manage, and supervise full and part-time event security staff. Ensure compliance with NBA, WNBA, and industry-wide security standards, protocols, and lead scenario-based training sessions to prepare for various emergency situations. Collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement ongoing training programs for part-time staff covering emergency response, crowd management, de-escalation, access control, and arena policies. Conduct regular evaluations and provide feedback to enhance team performance and readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Operations, Guest Services and Event Management. Assist in the development and review of arena-wide emergency action plans and standard operating procedures. Prepare post-event reports detailing security performance, incidents, and areas of improvement.
What We Need from this position:
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience. +2 years security management experience within sports, entertainment, or public venues. Experience managing large-scale security teams, training programs, and event-specific deployments and operations. Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing full-time and part-time event security operations and teams. Strong communication and collaboration skills with high emotional intelligence. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability and desire to obtain security certifications (CPP, NCS4, FEMA/NIMS ICS, First Aid/CPR, Crowd Manager). Understanding of NBA/WNBA security standards and operational intricacies a plus. What You Can Expect:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs. Ability to transit throughout the arena for extended periods of time. Occasional travel from time to time for professional development. This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is
S-Sedentary Work - Exerting up to twenty pounds of force occasionally. Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a monitor. Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person. Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English Wide range of full-time benefit options including Medical, Dental and Vision coverages Life and Disability options Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department. Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment Suns Legacy Partners, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.