C3 Presents - Sr Safety & Security Manager

Job Description

C3 Presents creates music festival experiences for millions of fans across the globe, setting the new standard each year for events that are as memorable as they are spectacular, including Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas, Lollapalooza in Chicago (and seven other countries), and Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee.

THE JOB
The Safety and Security Manager is responsible for overseeing the security and safety of assigned C3 Presents festivals and events. Key duties include developing and implementing security protocols, managing security staff (including hiring and training), ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and responding to incidents. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with the ability to handle the physical demands of a live events environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure all assigned events comply with C3 security policies, Live Nation security standards, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Plan, direct, and coordinate safety and security activities to ensure event, venue, employee, and guest safety
• Coordinate security for assigned events. Develop and/or review staffing deployments, ensuring staffing levels are sufficient and financially feasible.
• Actively audit, or deploy auditing apparatus, to review deployments and ensure accuracy of staffing levels and billing.
• Actively and continually advise Event Director and Safety and Security Director on financial projections related to safety and security initiatives
• Lead creation and oversight of Event Safety Plans (ESP); Event Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Departmental Action Plans (DAP), Remote Workplace Emergency Action Plan (RWEAP), review Communication plans and components, and any other items as needed for the events assigned
• Procure, budget, manage, and settle all safety and security agencies and asset providers including but not limited to staffing agencies, management agencies, canine, vehicle mitigation, and technology providers (CCTV, Incident reporting, , Magnetometers, access control, etc.) for events assigned
• Oversee security and medical consultants for events assigned
• Coordinate and partner with all relevant public safety agencies (Police, Fire, EMS, Emergency Management, State and Federal agencies, etc.) to ensure a seamless integration of public and private assets for events assigned
• Attend and lead various meetings, creates agendas or assists with meeting preparation for event assigned
• Collaborate with event departments on venue layout as it relates to site capacity, crowd flow/management, stage barricade, ingress and egress needs, and staffing deployments
• Be available for all training, certification, etc. as required by Live Nation, C3 Presents, or the Director of Safety & Security.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience/credentials
• Minimum of 8 years of safety and security management experience in festival, event, or venue environments
• Proven experience in deployment planning and coordination across multiple events and jurisdictional agencies
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
• Motivated self-starter who thrives in a deadline-driven environment with exceptional follow through skills
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills and the ability to anticipate team needs
• Personable, thick skinned, and have a professional appearance and demeanor
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage staff effectively
• Skilled at collaborating with internal teams, industry partners, and local government officials
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse personalities across all levels
• Sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all interactions
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines under pressure
• Discreet and capable of maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient in MS Office and related software; strong computer and database management skills
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently
• Flexibility in work hours and availability, especially during festivals and major projects
C3 CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrate integrity in the way you operate in day-to-day business and the way you deal with people
• Communicate effectively with various audiences by organizing and delivering information appropriately and listening actively to others
• Proactively seek solutions to problems. Be enthusiastic and energetic in your approach to your job. Commit to putting in extra effort with a positive attitude.
• Be flexible in handling change, able to juggle multiple demands, and adaptable to new situations with fresh ideas or innovative approaches
• Stay composed, confident, optimistic, and in problem-solving mode when the going gets tough
• Possess the skills needed to perform your job well, paying close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
BENEFITS & PERKS
Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age
(40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified indi

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j62222-216-73-216-3-42 in your application.