Security Planning and Liaison

Senior Manager, Oklahoma City Security Planning and Liaison

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions.

If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

You will lead security planning for the Oklahoma City venues of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As Senior Manager, Oklahoma City Security Planning and Liaison, you develop venue-based security plans with TEAM OKC, LA28 functional areas, venue partners, and public safety agencies, covering physical, technical, and operational security. You are the Safety and Security Department's main liaison for your venues, delivering the highest level of security while keeping critical event operations, test events, and Games-time venue operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop venue-based security plans covering physical, electronic, technical, and operational security for TEAM OKC and LA28 venues.
• Serve as primary liaison between LA28 and TEAM OKC functional areas, venue contacts, and public safety agencies.
• Contribute to risk and venue assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee implementation of approved security plans.
• Deliver approved Security Operations Plans at assigned venues, ensuring compliance with regulations and LA28 policies.
• Chair planning meetings, integrate Pre-Games Test Event plans, and complete status and incident reports.

Required Competencies

• Minimum 10 years of experience in security planning and operations in a demanding venue safety or security position.
• Experience in cross-functional security planning and collaboration with law enforcement, emergency services, transportation authorities, and private contractors.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, with strong written and verbal communication.
• High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information, working independently and collaboratively with a proactive approach.

Valued Experience

• Games security experience.
• Bachelor's degree in security, law enforcement, emergency management, project management, or a related field; or 7 years of equivalent experience in venue safety and security planning preferred.