Event Security Specialist

Overview
170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact.
At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our family of industry subject matter experts.

The Event Security Specialist assigned to one of Pinkerton's largest global clients, will provide event planning and coordination for the Global Security team. The Event Security Specialist role is broad and requires strong operational, strategic and interpersonal skills. ESS interface with employees and support and manage all security operations for in-person and virtual events

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Serve as the main point of contact and leadership decision maker for events operations.
• Organize and lead staff meetings, cross functional team meetings, and special events.
• Ensure an appropriate accreditation and validation system is in place for all delegates, visitors and other security personnel accredited by the organizers. .
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of all SOW clauses to ensure all deliverables are met.
• Establish and oversee service level management function through preparation and client presentation of monthly service reviews, quarterly business reviews, and formalized SLA reporting.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required.
• Report any security incidents which occur during events.
• Capture, present metrics and produce weekly reports for management where required.
• Capture, report and monitor lessons learned from all events to ensure continuous improvement.
• Undertake any other ad hoc security duties or administrative tasks as directed by the Global Security Event Regional Lead.
• Planning may include venue reconnaissance and the production of a written report making recommendations to enhance the overall effectiveness of the security arrangements, including supporting rationale, contingencies for raised threat, policy / decision log and an audit trail. Build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including where necessary local law enforcement personnel, emergency medical services, business representatives and other government agencies to maintain security, service delivery and operational excellence
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree,.with minimum of 2 Years experience within event planning, event security management or a similar level of responsibility in the security industry

• Confident and self-motivated.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to develop and sustain strong internal and external partnerships.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Able to analyze complex situations and recommend solutions.
• Consistently delivers on commitments and achieves expected business results.
• Able to adapt within a fast-paced global environment.
• Computer skills; Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed.
• Travel to support global event operations, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.