What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Team Base Camp Security - FIFA World Cup 26™ position at FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States?
Department: Tournament Time Role | SP
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: All Locations
Reporting To: Senior Manager, Safety & Security
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.
Key Responsibilities
This role provides site-level security delivery oversight for Team Base Camp venues that consist of the Hotel and Training Site that a participating national football team will occupy throughout FIFA World Cup 2026TM. Intended to be a home away from home, a Team Base Camp (TBC) refers to a team’s headquarters where they stay and perform necessary functions to compete at the FIFA World Cup 2026TM.
Reporting organizationally to the Safety and Security Senior Manager – Non-Competition Sites, the Team Base Camp Specialist acts as the primary on-site FIFA security representative at Team Base Camps during tournament time.
The role focuses on site readiness, private security supervision, and operational assurance, ensuring that security services are delivered in accordance with approved FIFA standards, post orders, contractual obligations, and operational directives.
Site Readiness & Operational Assurance
Education & Qualifications
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: All Locations
Reporting To: Senior Manager, Safety & Security
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.
Key Responsibilities
This role provides site-level security delivery oversight for Team Base Camp venues that consist of the Hotel and Training Site that a participating national football team will occupy throughout FIFA World Cup 2026TM. Intended to be a home away from home, a Team Base Camp (TBC) refers to a team’s headquarters where they stay and perform necessary functions to compete at the FIFA World Cup 2026TM.
Reporting organizationally to the Safety and Security Senior Manager – Non-Competition Sites, the Team Base Camp Specialist acts as the primary on-site FIFA security representative at Team Base Camps during tournament time.
The role focuses on site readiness, private security supervision, and operational assurance, ensuring that security services are delivered in accordance with approved FIFA standards, post orders, contractual obligations, and operational directives.
Site Readiness & Operational Assurance
- Ensure assigned Team Base Camp 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
- Conduct readiness checks and daily operational verifications at assigned Team Base Camp sites
- Validate that access control arrangements and security zoning are implemented as approved
- Liaise with site owners to ensure security measures are in place and that contracted services are delivered
- Act as the on-site security focal point for assigned Team Base Camp 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 private security performance and address deficiencies in real time
- Coordinate with hotel and training site management, logistics operators, transport teams, and other functional areas to ensure secure operations
- Maintain situational awareness across assigned sites and adjust deployment as operational conditions evolve
- Monitor, document, and report all security incidents, issues, and near misses at assigned Team Base Camp sites
- Initiate and support incident response in coordination with the Safety & Security Operations Center (SSOC) and Safety and FWC26TM Security Senior Manager
- Provide timely and accurate situational updates through established reporting channels
- Support post-incident reviews and corrective actions
- Serve as the primary security liaison with:
- Private security providers
- FIFA staff and functional area leads
- Hotel and Training Site management and site operators
- Local law enforcement and emergency services, as required
- Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and escalation pathways at site level
- Maintain discretion and professionalism in environments involving FIFA staff, Teams, and sensitive operations
- Maintain accurate records of daily operations, incidents, staffing levels, and resource usage
- Submit daily operational reports and ad-hoc updates as required
- Support compliance checks, audits, and performance validation processes
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field associated with safety, security and/or project management is a plus
- All candidates must be able to pass a comprehensive background check
- 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.
- 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
- Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.