Job Description

The Vice President of Sports Security for Versant, based in Stamford, CT, leads and manages all safety, security, and risk management operations for the company’s sports production, events, talent, facilities, and personnel. This includes planning, executing, and overseeing security protocols and operations for major sporting events across the United States and abroad. The role ensures physical security, executive protection, crisis response, vendor oversight, law enforcement coordination, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive security strategy for Versant's sports productions and events.
• Lead risk assessment and threat analysis for venues, lodging, and transportation.
• Plan and execute security operations for high‑profile sports events.
• Manage executive protection for talent and leadership.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, public safety, and venue security.
• Oversee internal and contracted security staff, ensuring training and compliance.
• Direct investigations into incidents and manage crisis response.
• Work closely with legal, HR, EHS, risk management, and production teams.
• Manage security budgets, procurement, and vendor contracts.
• Maintain on‑call availability and readiness for emergencies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in security leadership, ideally in law enforcement, military, or event security.
• Experience managing security for large‑scale live sports events.
• Proven collaboration with law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
• Experience in executive/talent protection.
• Strong knowledge of security risk assessment, crisis management, and venue security.
• Experience leading large teams and managing vendors.
• Ability to manage large budgets and contracts.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours.
• High integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport and driver’s license.
• Compliance with LEOSA.

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior law enforcement, military, or intelligence background.
• Experience in media, broadcast, or sports production industries.
• Advanced degree or security certifications (CPP, PSP, etc.).
• Experience managing global or cross‑jurisdictional events.

Competencies and Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong decision‑making skills.
• Leadership presence and influence with senior executives.
• Crisis management and incident response expertise.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Resilience and adaptability under pressure.

Working Conditions

• Extensive travel, including remote or challenging locations.
• Variable hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Rapid decision‑making under crisis conditions required.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.