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Team Base Camp Security Specialist
Department: Tournament Time Role | EG
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Mexico
Description
At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework
ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.
DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.
INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.
INITIATIVE: Capacity to do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control.
INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority/decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.
VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework
ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.
DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.
INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.
INITIATIVE: Capacity to do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control.
INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority/decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.
VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
Main Activities and Responsibilities
The Non-Competition Site Operations roles are key positions within the FIFA World Cup 26™ Safety and Security team, responsible for ensuring site readiness and delivering site-level security oversight for FIFA and Venue Specific Team Facilities. These facilities consist of, but are not limited to, hotels, training sites, and ticketing centers that a participating national football team or FIFA staff/VIPs will occupy prior to and during tournament time.
This job posting supports multiple Non-Competition Site Operations roles, including:
- FIFA Sites Security Specialist
- Non-Competition Venue Specific Security Specialist
FIFA Sites Security Specialist - Key Responsibilities
- Ensure assigned FIFA Sites are operationally ready for security delivery prior to and throughout tournament operations
- Verify that private security personnel are correctly briefed, trained, and deployed in accordance with their assigned duties and post orders
- Confirm that security infrastructure and equipment (access control points, barriers, CCTV, lighting, radios, signage, etc.) are installed (where applicable), functional, and appropriately configured
- Act as the on-site security focal point for assigned FIFA Sites during tournament-time operations
- Oversee daily security operations, including access control, patrols, VIP protection measures (where applicable), and response readiness
- Monitor, document, and report all security incidents, issues, and near misses at assigned FIFA Sites
- Initiate and support incident response in coordination with the FWC26TM Safety & Security Operations Center (SSOC) and Safety and Security Senior Manager
- Serve as primary security liaison
- Submit daily operational reports and ad-hoc updates as required
Non-Competition Venue Specific Security Specialist - Key Responsibilities
- Ensure assigned Venue Specific Team Facility sites are operationally ready for security delivery prior to and throughout tournament operations
- Verify that private security personnel are correctly briefed, trained, and deployed in accordance with their assigned duties and post orders
- Confirm that security infrastructure and equipment are installed (where applicable), functional, and appropriately configured
- Act as the on-site security focal point for assigned Venue Specific Team Facility sites during tournament-time operations, primarily when a Team is in residence
- Oversee daily security operations, including access control, patrols, Team protection measures (where applicable), and response readiness
- Monitor, document, and report all security incidents, issues, and near misses at assigned Venue Specific Team Facility sites
- Initiate and support incident response in coordination with the Safety & Security Operations Center (SSOC) and Safety and FWC26TM Security Senior Manager
- Serve as primary security liaison
- Submit daily operational reports and ad-hoc updates as required
YOUR PROFILE
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field associated with safety, security and/or project management is a plus
- Must be available for duration of the Team’s residence
- Must be willing to work long hours and be on call 24/7 during the tournament
Work Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in security operations, preferably in major events, hospitality, logistics, or VIP environments
- Experience supervising or coordinating private security services
- Familiarity with hotel security operations and transport/logistics environments
- Strong understanding of access control, incident response, and operational security principles
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple sites, and perform under pressure
- Major event or international tournament experience is an advantage
- Located in: Pachuca, Quintana Roo, Guadalajara, Monterrey, or Mexico City.
Languages
- Fluent in english (required)
- Spanish and/or French proficiency is a strong plus
- Additional languages beneficial due to the international nature of FIFA guests.
Technology
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
Equal Opportunities
FIFA26 is a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.