The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Additional ventures that will build out Fanatics’ footprint across the broader digital sports landscape will be rolled out soon.  Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs. 

OB SUMMARY:

The Director of Corporate Security will play a pivotal role in overseeing the physical security function for Fanatics Hold Co. Reporting into the Vice President of Corporate Real Estate, this position will partner with stakeholders, business leaders and subject matter experts, to provide direction, insights, and expertise to ensure quality security processes for risk management, threat assessment, emergency management, pre- and post-incident management, as well as crisis/disasters, and physical safety.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Ensure corporate offices are physically safe and secure.

•Keep abreast of developing security threats and mitigate risk exposure.

•Identify and anticipate a wide range of security-related incidents with potential to adversely affect the security and safety of personnel, operations, or reputation of the organization.

•Develop appropriate preventative strategies consistent with sound business judgment and internal controls.

•Plan and prepare for crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergency or adverse events in part by developing and maintaining the company’s business continuity plan.

•Build and maintain a network of security vendors, resources, and consultants to supplement existing capabilities when necessary.

•Coordinate and liaise with local, state, and federal government agencies and law enforcement as needed.

•Partner with the appropriate body conducting post-incident inquiries, to assist in the review processes, root case analysis, and resolution.

•Directly manage and oversee Security based inquiries where appropriate and drive process changes and training to prevent repeat occurrences working closely with business unit leaders, legal and Human Resources.

•Identify, hire, and develop, diverse talent with requisite security capabilities, competencies, proven track record, and values consistent with a high reliability organization.

•Partner with internal stakeholders on any security related communications to employees.

•Design and deliver company education programs regarding corporate security policies and physical security topics to ensure employees are adequately informed and equipped to manage relevant security issues.

•Track, measure, and prioritize security spend to ensure appropriate investment and efficient, effective solutions to drive business and security value.

•Maintain confidentiality and operate at the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and compliance.

•Provide and execute a comprehensive program for executive protection and travel security.

•Plan and execute security plans and protection for special events.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

•Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, law, security, political science, or related discipline preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•7+ years in law enforcement, intelligence, or related military occupations, including leadership positions.

•7+ years in corporate security with at least 5 years in a leadership and/or management role

•Proficiency with current corporate security technologies and 3 rd party applications (e.g., access control systems, surveillance systems, etc.).

•Track record managing all or part of an end-to-end corporate (public or private) physical security program as a head of security or deputy.

•Experience working with guard programs and EP teams.

•Understanding of overseas environments and global situations desirable.

•CPP or PSP Certification desirable.

•Ability to travel to remote offices as needed.

•Exceptional communications skills.

•Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to; Word, Excel, and Outlook.

•Strong planning and organizational skills.

•Team player with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•This position will be office based and require travel to remote locations and events

Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.

NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information.  We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or other types of positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.