Director, Regional Security Operations & Investigations

Summary

The Director will be responsible for leading all aspects of special events and game day security, fan conduct programs, investigations, and game integrity within an assigned region. This includes managing relationships with contract security representatives and ensuring compliance with NFL Security Department policies, including physical security standards, SAFETY Act requirements, and investigative protocols.

The Director will oversee planning and operational execution for large-scale events, support the development of proactive security programs, and lead or supervise complex investigations that protect the League’s most valuable assets.

Success in this role requires close coordination with NFL executives, club ownership, stadium management, and strong partnerships with international, federal, state, and local law enforcement to ensure the safety and integrity of NFL venues, personnel, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and managing complex security plans for large special events both domestically and internationally
• Partner with NFL Clubs to review and provide security plans, where necessary
• Manage key proactive security programs to include "Best Practices" for Stadium Security, Fan Conduct, and Fair Competition Initiatives to ensure programs remain relevant and effective
• Develop and manage emergency and business continuity planning
• Assist with preparation and presentations at executive-level briefings
• Support, plan, and provide security for off-site and remote production as needed
• Identify, supervise, and manage detailed and complex investigations involving alleged impropriety or criminal conduct
• Assign and manage investigative tasks performed by security representatives; review and approve detailed investigative reports
• Conduct detailed due diligence background investigations as a part of the vendor selection process and on an ad hoc basis

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or at least 10 years of experience in law enforcement or related field, with at least 5 years of management experience

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Advanced Degree (Master’s or JD)
• Prior work experience in security planning for large special events, intelligence, counter-terrorism, or investigations.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting complex and varied criminal investigations to include, but not limited to, financial crimes, crimes of violence, gambling offenses, weapons offenses, and drug and alcohol-related offenses
• Expertise in both civil and criminal judicial processes, to include rules of evidence, prosecutorial determinations, court proceedings, and civil lawsuits
• Strong background in intelligence gathering, to include familiarity and use of online resources, subscription services, and public record checks
• Proven track record as a strong communicator – written and oral presentations, capable of rapidly providing detailed, yet concise, written reports
• Extensive network of law enforcement contacts at the local, state, and federal level
• Familiarity with current social media and its usage
• Proficiency in the use of investigative databases
• Expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to deal effectively with people at all levels of internal and external organizations
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional organizational skills

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Travel

• Travel both domestically and internationally is required for this position. While the frequency and duration of travel will vary throughout the year, applicants should anticipate approximately 40% to 50% travel.

Physical Demands:

• Role requires long periods of standing, climbing stairs, and walking in connection with NFL game and stadium operations and special events.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.
• FLSA exempt
• This is a full-time position, where travel and weekend work will be required.
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