Event Security & Safety Manager at Blizzard Entertainment

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

161910.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Security, Physical Security, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Management Experience, Communication Skills, Technical Writing, Presentation Development, Organizational Skills, Customer Service, Integrity, Leadership Skills, Crowd Control, Threat Management, Health and Safety Compliance, Operational Planning

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Team Name: Security Job Title: Event Security & Safety Manager Requisition ID: R026069 Job Description: Job Title: Event Security & Safety Manager (Contract) | Irvine, CA Reporting To: Assoc. Director, Global Physical Security Department: Global Physical Security & Safety Location: Irvine, CA Your Mission Blizzard is seeking to fill the position of Manager, Event Security & Safety. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing physical security and safety for a large-scale Blizzard event based in Southern CA. This role will oversee coordinating guard force deployment, law enforcement liaison, executive protection, emergency response, and overall security/safety for the event. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. Responsibilities Management and knowledge of the following event processes/procedures: Guard force deployment Attendee screening and crowd control Threat management Executive and talent protection Law enforcement liaison Health and safety compliance Medical and life safety response Operational planning, to include Evacuation plans Vendor selection and management Integrated communications and dispatch Player Profile Must have at least 7 years’ experience in event security, physical security, law enforcement, military, safety, emergency management, or any combination thereof, with at least 5 years of management experience BA or BS highly desired. Degrees in fields such as criminal justice, homeland security, emergency management, occupational safety, business administration, or organizational leadership preferred Must have security management experience with large, public-facing events Safety experience preferred Must have knowledge of best practices in event security, executive protection, and safety concepts, standards, policies, and procedures Must have effective management, communication, technical writing, presentation development, and organizational skills Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual and stressful circumstances Strong customer service and service delivery Position requires demonstrated integrity, honesty, poise, tact, and diplomacy Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to plan, coordinate, and manage staff and operations Strong written and verbal communication skills Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $87,480.00 - $161,910.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Responsibilities

Manage physical security and safety for large-scale Blizzard events. Oversee guard force deployment, law enforcement liaison, emergency response, and overall event security and safety.