RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the preparation and execution of select event security operations for MLB’s special events, including the World Series, All-Star Game, Mexico Series, London Series, Little League Classic, Winter Meetings, and other domestic and international events and meetings.
• Coordinate MLB security intelligence monitoring generally and assist other department personnel with managing security intelligence advance work for MLB’s special events.
• Maintain strong relationships and coordinate with international, federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement to develop and implement security plans for such events.
• Ensure that MLB’s event security operations are consistent with sports industry best practices and that the physical security strategy is aligned with the business needs of MLB.
• Assist in the facilitation, maintenance, and upkeep of the BSOP with the 30 Clubs. Make recommendations on improvements or changes to the BSOP based on emerging trends and professional expertise.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations to close security gaps and vulnerabilities with a heavy emphasis on incident avoidance versus reaction. Create metrics to measure the effectiveness of the event security program and conduct after action reviews.
• Manage a portion of MLB’s Resident Security Agent program, which utilizes contracted active-duty and recently retired law enforcement personnel to work part-time in all Major League cities and at all MLB events.
• Conduct appropriate investigations related to physical security where and when required and manage effective referrals of other potential investigations to the Department of Investigations and Information Security group. Manage incident response and assist with protocol adjustments and legal matters associated with security incidents as necessary.
• Represent MLB in appropriate professional organizations and continuing education programs.
• Perform other related international and domestic duties as required and directed by the Security & Ballpark Operations Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years of law enforcement or intelligence experience
• Must have significant event security planning experience
• Ability to liaise with domestic and international law enforcement
• This position is based in New York City but requires extensive domestic and international travel, sometimes on short notice and for extended periods
• Remote work may be permitted, depending on candidate qualifications and MLB needs
• Highly motivated self-starter who listens, follows directions, and pays attention to detail
• Team player who enjoys working with others
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to manage deliverables with time-sensitive deadlines
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain security clearance preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing) is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the Major Leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

MLB’s vision is to be the global sport of choice for youth to play, fans of all backgrounds to enjoy and a desired destination for employment. With a belief that the journey to growth and greatness is ongoing, MLB gives employees the opportunity to continue learning and honing their skills with programs such as: tuition reimbursement; mentorship programs; lunch and learns; online course subscriptions; paid industry certifications; business resource groups; and more.

MLB provides its employees with exceptional medical, dental, and vision coverage. Premiums are 100% employer covered to help employees focus on being their best!

Major League Baseball is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Per the NYC pay transparency law, the hiring range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000.

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills and any other factors Major League Baseball (MLB) considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees. MLB offers employees a full range of best in class benefits with no employee contributions towards medical, dental, and vision coverage premiums, as well as incentive and recognition programs, life insurance and automatic employer 401k contributions. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.

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