ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone – and inclusion belongs on the ice, in the locker rooms, boardrooms and stands.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
SUMMARY
The NHL Security Department seeks a detail oriented professional with strong critical thinking skills and experience in both intelligence analysis and the integration of event security operations. The individual will analyze the threat landscape, develop intelligence products, and conduct aspects of security planning and operations for special events. The individual will work within the NHL Security Operations Center (NSOC) to and focus on all aspects of the NHL Security Department’s mission to mitigate risk, author and disseminate intelligence products, develop and coordinate security plans, and implement security requirements at special events in cooperation with venue operators, law enforcement, emergency management personnel, international partners, and state and federal government agencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze threats, identify vulnerabilities, estimate consequences, and recommend mitigation measures for a variety of threat vectors relevant to NHL events and assets
- Create written notices of security developments in various segments of security and brief stakeholders
- Collect and analyze information to produce written intelligence products
- Utilize current and new technology tools to perform security notifications, disseminate intelligence products, catalog security audits, and advance Department initiatives
- Leverage data analytics and tools to create actionable intelligence, including global trends and business impact, for decision makers
- Provides input to the development of standards, policies, and procedures to support cross-functional business intelligence solutions affecting one or more departments
- Develop security procedures and plans to enhance and integrate security operations, manage risk, and ensure vulnerability mitigation
- Assist in security surveys and venue audits at multiple locations to ensure NHL requirements for arena security compliance
- Assist in coordinating all mass gathering infrastructure support, security staffing schedules, magnetometer settings, x-ray placements, federal support, SEAR data coordination, and other associated activities necessary for the safety of NHL events
- Supervise vendors and third-party personnel
- Conduct other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience
Required
- At least two years of experience with the Intelligence Community performing work similar in scope to intelligence collection and production
- At least two years of experience with multijurisdictional security planning, including implementation of national preparedness concepts
- Demonstrated experience with National Security Special Events, Special Events Assessment Ratings, or similar policy and operations
- Demonstrated experience with the creation and dissemination of intelligence products and emergency notifications in a high paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to independently author intelligence products, create in-depth security plans, and conduct presentations to large groups
- Demonstrated knowledge of the concepts in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan, the SAFETY Act, and national security special events
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to succinctly articulate and defend your own empirically driven analysis
- Must be willing to travel approximately 50 percent
- Must be willing to conduct work during both regular business hours as well as nights and weekends
CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Inclusion
- Professionalism
- Teamwork & Collaboration
The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees:
Time to Recharge: Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well-being and ensure a healthy work/life balance. PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
Ability to Focus on your Health: Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us – there is no waiting period. The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal.
We also offer our employees and members of their household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health. In addition, employees have access to a digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus. These services are confidential and at no-cost to our employees.
Childcare Leave: Because your family is the NHL family, employees are offered comprehensive Childcare Leave to welcome your new addition. The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Employees that are not the primary caregiver to the child are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Confidence in your Retirement Goals: Participate in the NHL’s Savings Plan which includes a 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions to keep your retirement goals on track.
A Hybrid Work Schedule: The NHL recognizes the value of flexibility in work locations/schedules to help our employees balance work/life priorities. Hybrid work schedules are available for a majority of our roles.
Our New Headquarters: Our new, state of the art, offices are located at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards. When you’re in the office, you can conduct meetings in one of our high-tech conference rooms, have lunch with a view or play in the game room. Employees can also enjoy New York’s newest neighborhood that is home to more than 100 shops, culinary experiences, and public artwork.
A Savings for Commuting: Participate in the NHL’s pre-tax commuter benefit plan which helps offset the financial cost of traveling to and from our office.
NHL Partner Rates: Unlock exclusive pricing from our Partners that include savings on travel, consumer goods and services, plus the NHL Store.
Life at the NHL: In your first few days, you meet with your new teammates and the HR Team. You have the opportunity to learn more about the NHL and our workplace culture. Employees are invited to play hockey during our Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers, join our Employee Resource Groups and more. You are a part of our team and we encourage you to be your authentic self, adding to our dynamic workplace culture.
SALARY RANGE:
$110-120K
Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to: experience/training, market demands, and geographic location.
When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
