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Event Security Manager

Boston, MA, USFull-time2026-10-04 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead event security operations and staff across a portfolio of events, ensuring safety, professional conduct, and client expectations are met from planning through post-event wrap-up.

Role type

Senior IC event security manager

Builds

Safe and secure event environments for clients and attendees

Domain

Physical security / Event management

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Event security operations, Staffing and scheduling, Team recruitment and training, On-site supervision, Access control and credentialing, Incident reporting, Emergency response procedures, Equipment management, Client and agency liaison, Regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree in event management or security, CPR/AED/First Aid certification, Experience in crowd management, Familiarity with security screening equipment

Technologies

Two-way radios, Surveillance systems, Magnetometers, Metal detectors

Responsibilities

Oversee event security operations and staff for all assigned events, Own staffing and scheduling for event security personnel, Recruit, hire, and train event security officers and supervisors, Supervise and direct security staff on-site, Conduct pre-event briefings covering post assignments and emergency procedures, Manage the uniform and equipment room, Oversee access control and credentialing, Act as the primary point of contact for clients and outside agencies, Ensure accurate incident reports and logs are completed

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC