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Director of Security | Full Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University
Oak View Group —Evanston, IL
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
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- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of Security
Chicago Fire —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
Assistant Director Security
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center —Chicago, IL
- $45.59 - $74.19 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Driver's License
Director of Security
AG Security Group Inc —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Management
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Director Security
Wells Enterprises —Chicago, IL
- $132,213 - $213,004 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Director, Security
Invenergy —Chicago, IL
- $149,000 - $206,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director, Protective Security
Secure Community Network —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
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Director of Security Operations
P4 Security Solutions —Schaumburg, IL
- $85,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Residential
- Recruiting
- Senior level
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Director of Loss Prevention
Rural King —Mattoon, IL
- $128,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Director - Security
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort —Carterville, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Travel
- Recruiting
- Senior level
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Managing Director - Global Aviation Security & Facilitation
United Airlines —Chicago, IL
- $201,400 - $260,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Research
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Head of High School Security Security
Meridian Charter Schools —Chicago, IL
- $54,212 - $62,259 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Spanish
- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Associate Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management SMS-3813
SIU Medicine —Springfield, IL
- Day shift
- 8 years
- Driver's License
- University
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Manager/Director, Security Adoption Programs – Customer Success
Salesforce —Chicago, IL
- $143,400 - $261,500 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Assistant Director-Security
City Colleges of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $49,561 - $60,400 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- University
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Director, National Security-Trade Controls
Alvarez and Marsal —Chicago, IL
- $130,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
Director, National Security-Trade Controls
Alvarez & Marsal —Chicago, IL
- $130,000 - $175,000 a year
- Writing skills
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
Assistant Director
City Colleges of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $29 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- University
- Bachelor's degree

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Director of Security | Full Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

Oak View Group -
Evanston, IL

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$110,000 - $120,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Customer communication
Team management
Negotiation

Full Job Description

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Overview:

The Director of Security is responsible for managing a team of Guest Services & Security Managers and all part-time Security Supervisors, Guards, Guest Services Supervisors, and Event Staff. The primary responsibility is ensuring a safe, secure, welcoming, and comfortable entertainment experience for our guests by planning, monitoring, directing, delegating, controlling, and managing all functions of the guest services & security department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, personnel management, risk management, loss prevention, fire/life safety, security/safety training, guest services oversight, investigations, working with show touring Security counterparts, budgeting, lost and found, customer service, emergency preparedness, and disaster prevention.

This role pays a yearly salary of $110,000 - $120,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until September 18, 2026.

Responsibilities:

Oversee all physical security systems in the venue, including camera systems, access control, radio communications, and security software systems.
Hire and effectively manage a team of full-time and part-time employees providing 24/7 building security coverage and event needs.
Develop and maintain security and guest services policies and standard operating procedures.
Establish positive and collaborative relationships with all internal departments and government entities, including Police, Fire, EMS, etc., and schedule services as necessary.
Schedule security and guest services vendors (equipment, K-9, patrols, lost and found) as necessary.
Review and update the facility Emergency Response Plan manual and quick guide, and lead and manage all aspects of emergency preparedness programs and training.
Manage budget, approve purchases, and negotiate vendor contracts for security programs. Evaluate requests for security support or supplies.
Manage guest inquiries and respond to guest complaints and security concerns to prevent future issues.
Serve as primary security contact to event management personnel during assigned events.
Adopt a customer service philosophy and public relations approach to the performance of all duties and establish and promote this philosophy to guest services and security staff.
Plan and provide comprehensive training for guest services and security staff.
Responsible for managing and developing employee performance with the assistance of HR.
Tracks attendance of staff according to attendance policy.
Oversee all aspects of employee personnel, including but not limited to hiring, disciplining, scheduling, and payroll.
Be present for events and other major events/games at Ryan Field.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university/school.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience managing security operations in an arena, stadium, or similar public assembly facility.
Previous law enforcement experience is preferred but not required.
Experience communicating and working as a liaison with government resources, including police and fire departments, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and other local/state/federal resources.
Thorough knowledge of physical security systems, including CCTV, access control systems, walk-through metal detectors, and radio communication systems.
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification preferred.
Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and must possess strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Must be self-motivated and have excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while also fostering a collaborative team environment.
Ability to lift and move objects and perform physical tasks as required.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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