Atlanta United Director of Security at AMB Group, LLC

Potomac, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Law Enforcement, Crisis Intervention, Crowd Management, Executive Protection, Background Investigations, Security Management, Incident Reporting, Risk Evaluation, Vulnerability Assessment, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to Detail, Decision Making

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Position Summary The Atlanta United Director of Security is responsible for developing and implementing policies that ensure the safety/security of executives, coaches, players, and associates of Atlanta United Football Club, LLC (AUFC). This role oversees the physical security program, major investigations, and critical event response across all club locations. Responsibilities include conducting background investigations, preparing budgets, managing contract security staff, and supporting team security operations at home and away venues. The Director serves as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement and first responders, assisting in security management at high-profile events. This position works closely with team executives, player development staff, and MLS Security to ensure consistent protection and preparedness. The Director also supports both the Atlanta United Director of Soccer Operations and the AMBSE Vice President of Security, providing leadership in their absence. General Role and Responsibilities Oversee all physical security operations at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Facility (CHOA Training Ground), including video surveillance and access control. Coordinate with security vendors to maintain and update physical security programs. Partner with AMBSE General Counsel and MLS Security on investigations and policy compliance. Conduct internal investigations related to theft, workplace violence, and other incidents in coordination with HR. Perform comprehensive background checks beyond open-source findings. Support AMBSE Security programs and align with broader organizational initiatives. Develop and maintain audit programs, vulnerability assessments, and training to promote security best practices. Disseminate relevant security intelligence and ensure the preparedness of staff. Lead and develop the Atlanta United Security Manager and oversee contract personnel. Manage travel security for matches, team trainings, and special events. Report deficiencies and recommend solutions to improve physical security. Maintain strong relationships with law enforcement and support safety for all Atlanta United programs. Training Facility Responsibilities Maintain and update safety management plans for the training facility. Ensure the safety of players, coaches, and associates through patrols, camera monitoring, and incident reporting. Investigate and report unusual activity and resolve security issues on the property. Prepare and execute security operations plans for special events, home, and away matches. Conduct regular threat assessments and fire drills. Manage scheduling, briefing, and coordination of law enforcement and security personnel. Communicate regularly with the Atlanta United Director of Soccer Operations and AMBSE Vice President of Security. Coordinate with logistics personnel to ensure secure team movement. Role on Atlanta United FC Matchdays (Home and Away) Develop team security plans for all home games, including hotel, transportation, and stadium operations. Coordinate with stadium security, law enforcement, MLS Security, and K-9 teams as needed. Manage relationships with game day staff and direct all contract and off-duty personnel. Oversee player and coach areas, ensuring secure environments at hotels, stadiums, and transport zones. Ensure all players and staff are accounted for post-game and facilitate safe departures. Support executives and coaches with post-game security and coordinate with TSA screeners and logistics staff. Qualifications and Education Requirements College degree preferred 5 to 10 years law enforcement and/or military experience NIMS Incident Command Certification preferred Experience in crowd management and crisis intervention Knowledge of Executive Protection techniques Background in sports and entertainment industry Skill and Knowledge Requirements Professionalism Excellent time management, organizational and oral/written communication skills Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with all levels of personnel Attention to detail in risk evaluation and vulnerability assessment Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products Excellent judgment, objectivity, and self-control Independent thinker and decisive decision maker Ability to travel extensively, safeguard confidential information, and respond to incidents Flexible to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays Bi-lingual preferred Physical Requirements Frequent walking, standing, and climbing stairs Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Maintain CPR certification Clean driving record required No felony or violent misdemeanor convictions AMB Sports & Entertainment is part of the Blank Family of Businesses comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PGA TOUR Superstore, AMB West and TGL’s Atlanta Drive Golf Club. About Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team’s headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons’ NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank’s leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League’s premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com, and follow @AtlantaFalcons. About Atlanta United Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998. The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD. About Atlanta Drive GC Atlanta Drive GC became one of the six founding members of TGL in August of 2023 and will participate in the inaugural season of TGL beginning in January of 2024. Atlanta Drive GC is owned by businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank and is part of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), which is comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Drive Golf Club, and PGA TOUR Superstore. About Mercedes-Benz Stadium Opened in August 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a world-class sports and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta and home to the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United. The multi-purpose stadium was named the 2019 Sports Facility of the Year and is host to major sports and entertainment events, including the 2026 World Cup, the 2018 and 2025 College Football Playoff National Championships, the 2018 MLS Cup, and Super Bowl LIII. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first professional sports stadium in North America to achieve LEED Platinum Certification and the first stadium worldwide to achieve TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste by the United States Green Building Council. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is proud to be collaborating with naming rights partner Mercedes-Benz and thirteen founding partners including Coca-Cola, Equifax, The Home Depot, Novelis, SCANA Energy, Truist, IBM, Georgia Power, American Family Insurance, Global Payments, Ticketmaster, and Delta Airlines. To learn more about Mercedes-Benz Stadium visit www.mercedesbenzstadium.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. About the Home Depot Backyard The Home Depot Backyard, Atlanta’s #BestBackyard, is an 11-acre multi-use greenspace in the heart of downtown, adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, that is full of unique opportunities for the local community and visitors alike. Serving the Atlanta community since 2018, the Home Depot Backyard provides a broad spectrum of programming for all audiences and has hosted a wide array of community events while also serving as the premier parking and tailgating destination for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS), and other stadium events. The Home Depot Backyard focuses on three key pillars - Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, and Inspired Learning - through offering a variety of activities from daily fitness classes to one-of-a-kind events focused on uplifting the community. To learn more about The Home Depot Backyard, visit thehomedepotbackyard.com or follow us at @thdbackyard on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok.

Responsibilities

The Director of Security oversees the physical security program and manages critical event responses for Atlanta United Football Club. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, managing security staff, and ensuring safety at events and training facilities.