Security Graduate Associate

Kick‑start your career in sports and entertainment.

Our Graduate Associate Program is a full‑time, immersive, post‑graduate opportunity designed for recent college graduates who are ready to gain real‑world experience in a fast‑paced, professional sports organization. This program offers hands‑on learning, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to leaders across the business — all while working in a collaborative, high‑energy environment.

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This position will start 7/13/26 and will run through 6/25/27.

A quick summary about the role:

The Graduate Associate with the Security Department will assist the security operations of the Orlando Magic by providing administrative support, research, planning and operational documents, intelligence information examination, physical security assessment analysis, and training assistance, ensuring the safety and well-being of players, staff, spectators, and assets. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sports security while working closely with experienced security professionals.

What the Graduate Associate will be responsible for:

• Provides administrative support for Security Team/Department.
• Assists in the development and implementation of security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure enhancement of, and ongoing maintenance of organizational security efforts.
• Assists in operational risk management and vulnerability assessment activities to enhance the value of the Magic and its affiliates.
• Assists in the promotion of security awareness by aiding in the organizing and production of training sessions and communicating with Magic personnel.
• Prepares procedural documents, reports, and records as directed by the VP of Security.
• Collaborates with other Magic departments and affiliates to develop operational security plans, and ensure smooth workflow, effective communication, and achievable results.
• Liaisons with other Magic entities to provide information technology security, workplace violence prevention, and employee education and awareness (to include the development of drills, exercises, and penetration/“red team” tests).
• Works with the Security Team and vendors on equipment/technology upgrade projects.
• Assists in gathering and reporting appropriate threat intelligence information to designated Magic employees and stakeholders.
• Develops relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement and other related government agencies.
• Shadow opportunities for team security efforts, including with the Orlando Magic and affiliates.
• All other duties as assigned.

What the Graduate Associate needs to have:

• Post Grad (recent college graduates within 24 months of graduation) or graduate-level college students required. Preferred major field of study in criminal justice, security, or other related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of law enforcement, safety and security concepts and applications.
• Knowledge of sports/esports landscape beneficial.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and other related computer skills required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and support multiple positions.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others for whom you have no direct supervisory authority.
• Strong teamwork and team synergy skills required.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to be creative.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours with a flexible schedule based on the changing priorities of the department.

 What we offer you:

Compensation and Benefits:

• $18/hour plus overtime
• 5 days of PLT
• Game tickets during Magic season (as available)
• 40% discount on Orlando Magic merchandise
• Medical coverage option

Relocation Information:

• Relocation and housing expenses are the responsibility of the Graduate Associate (Please note that while we have a hybrid work model, this does require you to live and work out of the Orlando, Florida area.)
• Reliable transportation is also needed

Working Hours:

• Office Hours - M-F, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Based on role determines in office and remote working by the manager
• Most Associates work all game nights (44 home games + playoffs and finals) including weekends and holidays
• Culture built on Community, Innovation, Legendary and Teamwork!

Physical requirements

None.

If this opportunity is a job you're passionate about and it fits with your skills and experience, then we welcome you to take the next step and apply!

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of our pre-employment screenings, that may include a background check and drug screen.

Please note that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

The Orlando Magic are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at the Orlando Magic via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Orlando Magic HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of the Orlando Magic. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by the Orlando Magic as a result of the referral or through other means.

The Orlando Magic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please visit http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm