Manager, Events Security (Bathurst & Sheppard)

A Jewish non-profit is looking for a supervisor to ensure that all community events operate in alignment with their safety programs and event security protocols.

• Provide support and advise during briefing and scoping of all events determined to require UJA security support.
• Ensure all security operations align with best practices and predetermined security protocols.
• In coordination with team members participate in the development and implementation of comprehensive events security and safety programs, policies, and procedures. Includes proper briefing requirements for all events.
• Responsible for onsite risk assessment within venue/event space and outlining any potential security risks based on assessment.
• Provide leadership for security personnel assigned to events ensuring that appropriate coverage is being met.
• Liaise with event management team to understand their requirements and work closely to initiate changes during event if needed.
• Engage in and provide security audits to partner organizations with recommendations for improvement.
• Serve as a liaison and, when appropriate, partner with local law enforcement and other agencies.
• Respond to (if necessary) and mitigate campus critical incidents.
• Assist with transportation and accommodations for campus guests with mobility challenges.
• Coordinate presence of Toronto Police Services and security guards at events.
• Assist in developing disaster preparedness and incident plans related to events.
• Respond to emergencies and work with local law enforcement with investigations for any incidents.
• Analyze incidents with the goal of preventing and mitigating future occurrences.
• Maintain up-to-date best practices related to events security and safety.
• Ensure all criminal incidents that require mandatory reporting to government agencies are documented via security incident report. Ensure proper agencies are notified.
• Request and schedule security staffing at appropriate levels.
• Manage annual security calendar of events for UJA, Campus tenants and predetermined partner organizations defining level and scope of event and security team requirements necessary.
• During periods of minimal events work closely with internal security team to support projects as needed.

This role requires travel for onsite event management. Flexibility in availability, including the ability to respond to security alerts and matters outside of our standard business hours is required.

• Full access to a car at all times.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role with experience managing both large scale and small scale events.
• Security training, licensing, and registration.
• Extensive experience in preventing illegal activity and performing access control.
• In-depth knowledge of security procedures and surveillance equipment.
• Knowledge of security industry regulations.
• Advanced ability to coordinate responses to security breaches and threats.
• People-focused with ability to quickly build rapport with employees and stakeholders.
• Proactive approach with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.