About UFC
Who We Are: UFC is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
Job Description
Position Title: Global Event Security Director
Company: Zuffa LLC.
Department: Operations
Status: Salary (Exempt)
Reports To: Vice President, Global Event Security
Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing day-to-day security services to UFC employees, contractors, and events, as directed by the Vice President and/or Senior Director of Global Event Security. This position researches and stays abreast of the security climate for upcoming UFC event destinations and other safety and security factors that would impact our business.
Responsibilities
- Directs, manages, and implements event security at designated events.
- Directs, manages, and monitors safety and security climate pertaining to intelligence and incidents that could impact our events or traveling employees.
- Directs, implements, manages, and monitors accreditation/event venue access system as necessary.
- Directs, implements, manages, and monitors policies and procedures related to security and safety.
- Directs, implements manages, and monitors emergency procedures in the event of a disaster or other emergency.
- Responds to and investigates incidents, accidents, and criminal acts against the company or employees during their work shift and completes appropriate incident reports or other paperwork necessary to document the situation and the outcome.
- Reports findings to Vice President and/or Senior Director of Global Event Security.
- Serves as backup or relief position as needed to the Senior Director of Global Event Security in the managing of security related affairs at designated events.
- Provides personal protection for executives and athletes per procedure and pre-arranged protocol and directives.
- Manages all potential and real threats using only those tactics necessary to address the threat and to draw the least amount of attention to the situation.
- Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills & Experience
- High School diploma or successful completion of qualifying General Education Development (GED) program.
- Associates or higher degree preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in Security, Law Enforcement, or the Military, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
- CPR/AED Certification is required.
- Demonstrate and understand management goals and objectives.
- Adequate computer skills, with a working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and various other software programs.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a passport and travel up to 75% of the time.
- Ability to plan, organize, and effectively present ideas and concepts to groups, including members of the senior management team.
- Ability to cultivate and establish effective relationships with all levels of management and co-workers, as well as security and police personnel nationally.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain discretion and protect confidential information.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Additionally, the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols is necessary. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, run, bend, reach, talk and hear. Must have the ability to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Ability to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lift and/or move large or heavy objects.
Work Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet; however, the work environment may be noisy when working an event. The work environment is primarily indoors but may include outdoor activities.
Important Notices
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an Employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by Management to meet the business needs of the company. Employee is required to sign this document in the space provided below acknowledging receipt and comprehension of this job description.
TKO EEO Statement
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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
About WWE
WWE is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.
About UFC
UFC is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.
About IMG
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.
About PBR
PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. More than 1,000 bull riders compete in more than 200 events annually across the televised PBR Unleash The Beast tour (UTB), which features the top bull riders in the world; the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT); the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD); and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. In 2022, PBR launched the nationally televised PBR Teams league—eight teams of the world’s best bull riders competing for a new championship expanding to 10 teams in 2024—as well as the PBR Challenger Series with more than 60 annual events nationwide. The organization’s digital assets include PBR RidePass on Pluto TV, which is home to Western sports. PBR is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, X at X.com/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR.
About On Location
On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.
About Zuffa Boxing
Zuffa Boxing is a joint venture between TKO Group Holdings, Inc. ("TKO") (NYSE: TKO) and Sela, the entertainment conglomerate. TKO serves as managing partner, providing day-to-day operational expertise, management, and oversight of the promotion, with executive leadership anchored by UFC President and CEO Dana White and WWE President and TKO Board Member Nick Khan. The promotion aims to reimagine the sport of boxing by evolving the current model to restore the sport’s rightful place in the forefront of the global sports ecosystem. For more information, follow @Zuffa_Boxing on X; and @ZuffaBoxing on Snapchat, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.
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