Security Manager (Toronto) FIFA World Cup 26

Job Title: On Location Security Manager

Location: BMO Field, Toronto Reports To: Director of Security&the Venue Manager Role Overview

The Security Manager ensures that every person entering hospitality spaces overseen by On Location, from VIPs to fans and contractors, is authorized to be there. You will oversee and manage a diverse workforce of security access staff and maintain the integrity of the venues to ensure a secure, secure, and seamless flow of people.Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership&Training Team Oversight: Lead and brief a team of On Location Access Staff on matchday protocols. Placement: Ensure the proper placement of On Location Access staff at the identified locations and that positions are staffed according to On Location and FIFA requirements. Access Control: Enforce strict access rules for restricted areas, including but not limited to On Location’s Pitch‑side Lounges, VIP Lounges, Pavilions, Villages, and vehicle and vendor access when applicable.Problem Solving: Act as the primary escalation point for accreditation discrepancies and failed ticket scans. Safety&Security Integration: Coordinate inter‑agency liaison with Venue IT and FIFA Accreditation teams to align security screening with technical data flows. Crowd Flow: Monitor ingress and egress points to prevent overcrowding and ensure that emergency exits remain clear and accessible. Reporting: Provide real‑time data to the Venue Operations Center (VOC) regarding attendance numbers and security incidents in coordination with FIFA Security.Emergency Management: Ensure all emergency action procedures for all identified risks are documented, briefed, and trained by all staff at each venue. Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 5 years in security management, with a specific focus on stadium operations or large-scale international events. Soft Skills: Calm under extreme pressure; ability to make decisions in high‑stress, live environments while ensuring the highest level of guest experience. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Sports Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory. Fluency in Spanish is required for the Mexico‑based venues. Physical&Scheduling Requirements

Work long, irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Remain on feet for 10 hours and navigate large stadium footprints quickly. Pass a comprehensive FIFA‑vetted background check and obtain necessary local licensing (e.g., state‑specific security guard registration). Legal Statements

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non‑discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, orany other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) and applicable state or local laws.

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