Manager, Arrivals and Departures Security
Required skills
- security planning
- security operations
- transportation security
- airport security
- logistics security
- public safety coordination
- screening requirements
- access control
- high-tempo operational environment
- airport operations
Nice to have
- airport environments
- major events
- multi-venue operations
- transportation hubs
- large logistics networks
- large-scale public-facing operations
Role summary
The Manager, Arrivals & Departures Security will design and implement the security model for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, focusing on the safety and smooth transition of athletes, officials, and clients from their arrival at Los Angeles airports to their final destinations. This role involves developing comprehensive security plans, including airport interfaces, screening models, controlled movement frameworks, and baggage chain of custody. Key responsibilities include coordinating with airport operations, federal agencies, and public safety partners, translating security requirements into practical screening and movement protocols, and managing risks. The position requires strong planning, operational coordination, and technical writing skills, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Valued experience includes working in airport environments and supporting major events.
LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions.
If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.
Role Purpose
You will design the security that protects athletes, officials, and Games clients from the moment they land in Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As Manager, Arrivals and Departures Security, you define the end-to-end security model from Point of Entry through onward movement to Villages, hotels, and other controlled destinations. You build the airport security interface, screening model, controlled movement framework, and baggage chain of custody, working with airport operations, federal partners, and LA28 functional areas every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
Required Competencies
Valued Experience
What We Offer
What This Role Means for the Games
Every athlete and official's Games begins at the airport. The security model you design keeps their arrival and departure safe, controlled, and smooth, so they reach their Village, hotel, or venue safely and ready to compete.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000-$115,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.
Accommodation
LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Equal Opportunity
LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.
