Team Security Director

Also called: Director of Security (Sports Team)

Protects a team's players, coaches and facilities, planning security for road trips and public events and working with stadium and local police.

A day in the life

A team security director plans security for road trips, checks out hotels, and protects players at public events. They also run background checks and work with stadium police.

Pay over a career

Starting
$80k
Typical
$120k
High
$180k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Law enforcement background.

Ways in: 4-year college, Military. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Criminal Justice.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI cameras help monitor facilities; protecting players and judging threats stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Criminal justice CTE, Physical education, Psychology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-3013.

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