Director of Public Safety & Transportation

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Job Summary

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for safety, security, and hands-on leadership? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you're actively involved in the day-to-day operations? Join the Miami Beach Convention Center as the Director of Public Safety & Transportation, where you will be a visible, engaged leader, spending much of your time on the floor, working directly with the team across the venue to ensure smooth and secure operations.

This leadership role is perfect for someone who values being directly involved in managing a multi-layered public safety, security, and transportation operation. You'll work closely with internal teams, venue partners, city officials, event clients, and external first responders, playing a critical role in ensuring our guests, team, and events are safe and successful. This is not just a leadership role but an active, day-to-day position for someone ready to immerse themselves in all aspects of venue safety.

Why work at the Miami Beach Convention Center

• Join a forward-thinking team in a world-class venue.
• Be part of an organization that values innovation, teamwork, and community partnerships.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
  
  

If you’re ready to make a difference and lead a top-tier safety and transportation program, apply today!

This role will pay a yearly salary of $95,000 to $115,000.

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 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until December 31, 2024.

The award-winning Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) welcomes meeting and event planners, exhibitors and attendees to Miami Beach and Miami. Reimagined following a $640-million-dollar renovation, the MBCC provides a world-class, state-of-the-art event venue for exceptional conferences, conventions, tradeshows, and meetings.

A LEED Silver certified green building, the venue includes a magnificent Grand Ballroom, 500,000 square feet of flexible exhibition halls, 4 junior ballrooms, outdoor terraces & parks, and 84 breakout rooms. The MBCC’s immediate proximity to lively South Beach, Lincoln Road, Ocean Drive, and many other Miami Beach cultural arts attractions make it an ideal venue for your next event.

For more informaiton visit www.MiamiBeachConvention.com

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of public safety professionals.
• Develop and implement cutting-edge security protocols and emergency preparedness plans.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement and emergency services to ensure seamless security operations.
• Manage security during large-scale events, acting as the Incident Commander when needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and city regulations for all safety and transportation operations.
• Oversee the security budget, managing both capital and operational expenditures.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or Business Administration.
• At least 5-7 years of senior management experience in public safety or security.
• Strongly preferred Experience in senior leadership within public safety, particularly in venue management, emergency preparedness, and risk assessment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Strong understanding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Incident Management System (NIMS) and demonstrate successful completion of Incident Command System Classes (ICS) 100/200/300.
• Certifications such as CPR; SIRA; AED; First Aid Certified are preferred.
• Demonstrated participation or membership in industry organizations, including ASIS, ESCA, IAVM, IAEE, and PCMA, would be beneficial, though not mandatory.
  
  
  

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.

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.